Trainee In Construction - Heritage Building

Trainee In Construction - Heritage Building Sector - Bakers Of Danbury Ltd

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Location:

Danbury, Essex
Job type:
Full time, permanent
Salary:
Dependent on experience
Role:
Trainee Heritage Building Craftsman

We are a long-established Essex based construction company, carrying out a broad spectrum of works from specialised restoration works to churches and listed buildings, to mainstream construction and insurance repairs.

Bakers of Danbury are recruiting our craftsman for the future and we are now seeking a Trainee Building Craftsman specialising in stone, brick and plaster who will work within our Church and Heritage Building Department. We offer a full-time position where you will be working as part of the onsite team gaining practical hands‑on construction experience. This will combine with entry onto our bespoke Heritage Training Programme allowing you to further develop your craftsmanship skills within a recognised training programme.

You should be practically minded, self‑motivated, committed, and keen to develop and learn about the built environment. You should also possess an interest for traditional techniques and historical buildings. You will need to have a flexible approach and attitude as the position will require the candidate to work at various locations throughout the East of England.

• Perform general labour tasks as needed
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• A willingness to learn
• Good problem solving skills
• The ability to take direction from supervisors
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively
• Positively represent Bakers of Danbury by being courteous and well‑mannered

The position will give you access to our own Heritage Training Programme. This has been designed for individuals who are either beginning their journey in the construction industry or seeking to advance their careers in new areas. It places a specific emphasis on developing the skills required to work on the restoration and conservation of historical buildings and churches. Practical experience is fundamental and so the training programme is built around onsite based NVQs and externally accredited Bakers training modules.

It will lead to becoming a Bakers of Danbury Heritage building craftsperson, incorporating an NVQ Level 2 in Façade Preservation.

• Hours of work – Monday to Friday, 07:30am to 04:30pm
• Competitive hourly wage – varies by current skill level
• 20 days annual leave with statutory bank holidays
• Automatic enrolment into the workplace pension scheme
• Inclusion onto the Bakers Accredited Heritage Training Programme
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company
• Support and guidance
• PPE provided

If you would like to apply for the position of Trainee Heritage Building Craftsman, please email  Alternatively, please apply in writing with your CV and overview of your experience to:

Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB
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Established over 145 years ago, Bakers of Danbury is a privately owned Essex based heritage building contractor with an excellent reputation for conservation expertise and quality. We work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire as well as East, North and Central London.

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