Apprentice Joiner

Optimum Skills are proud to be working closely with multiple companies in the Newcastle/Gateshead areas who are looking to hire reliable trainee joiners. The successful applicant will need to be keen, reliable and hardworking to succeed. Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role and able to use their own initiative is essential.

The role of a joiner involves the following duties:
Learning the uses of different types of wood and choosing the right material for the job
Understanding technical drawings and how your work will fit within the building.
Conducting site surveys
Creating design drawings, alongside sketches of the work needed and the specifications.
Measuring and marking wood according to technical designs
Cutting wood on machines or by hand
Working with suppliers and sub-contractors
Producing cutting lists
Estimating the materials needed for a job
Drafting job briefs
Using a range of equipment from traditional tools to state-of-the-art computerised cutting equipment and hi-tech drawing and design software
Managing production schedules and budgets
Conducting quality checks
Producing progress reports for senior managers.

**Skills**:
Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a joiner include:
Good attention to detail
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work on your own
Sensitivity and understanding
Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
Our clients are a regional contractor and are looking to take on Trainee Joiners to progress onto a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Joinery to support the completion jobs throughout the North East.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person