Job Description
If you enjoy using your practical ability, have good co-ordination skills and enjoy being part of a team then a carpenter or joiner could be the ideal role for you. You will need to be good at maths as you will be calculating angles and measurements. On a day to day basis you will mainly be working on windows and doors and many other timber related structures. This work will mainly occur in shops and houses.
Personal Qualities :
- Applicants need to be enthusiastic, well organised, self motivated, and punctual.
- You need to be able to work independently as well as part of a team
Skills Required :
- Entry to an apprenticeships scheme will involve a selection test.
- You will need good practical skills with attention to detail.
Future Prospects : Carpenters and joiners often move into other related trades such as shopfitting, formworking, bench joinery, maintenance work and systems installation. You may also want to move into the technical or supervisory side of things, or even become your own boss.
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