CARPENTER AND JOINER

So you want to be a Carpenter and Joiner . . .?

To be a Carpenter and Joiner you need to enjoy being one of a team. You also need to be quite skilful with the traditional wood-working tools, but don’t worry if you haven’t had any DIY experience - we’ll train you to a much higher standard.

The use of natural products forms a very high percentage of the Carpenter and Joiner’s working materials. The material most often used is called softwood, but where durability and a natural decorative finish is the main requirement, a tropical hardwood is used. Components made from these products range from rough sawn timber to accurately machined and assembled windows and doors. The work of the Carpenter and Joiner involves both preparing and fixing components. To be able to cut, shape and join these materials Carpenters and Joiners are trained to use and look after a very comprehensive tool kit. A typical tool kit would contain saws, hammers, planes, chisels, screwdrivers, set squares and measuring tapes. The use of power tools such as drills, saws, planers and routers is commonplace.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work can be carried out either indoors or outdoors, but locations change from project to project and can involve working at height with the aid of ladders, scaffolds, cradles and safety harnesses. Safety awareness is an essential part of all training and where safety equipment or personal protective equipment is provided it should be used at the appropriate times. Basic safety equipment includes a safety helmet and protective footwear, items such as goggles, gloves and ear defenders will be provided as required.

Everyone must follow the Company and site safety rules and procedures. Some materials will need careful handling and storage.

further information, please contact the Group Training Manager Mr J P Moynihan at the following address:

R G Carter Technical Services Ltd
30 Out Westgate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3PA
Telephone 01284 777365
Fax 01284 777370