Apprentice Cabinet Makers Wanted

Fitzgerald Kitchens, a rapidly expanding kitchen manufacturer based in Tinahely, Co Wicklow seeks full-time apprentice cabinet makers for immediate start. Excellent working conditions.

Please telephone 0402 38395 or send your C.V. to careers@fitzgeraldkitchens.com

About the apprenticeship: –

Solas further education and training authority programme in Wood Manufacturing and finishing

On and off-the-job training programme aimed at developing skills of the apprentice to meet the needs of the industry and labour market which comprises of 7 stages.

Phase 1,3,5,7 On-site with the employer – The apprentice will be paid a weekly apprenticeship wage, which will increase once phases have been completed. The apprentice is also entitled to 20 days annual leave a year.

Phase 2,4,6 College – The apprentice will be paid a training allowance while in training and will not be entitled to take holidays during the off-the-job training phase

The duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years from date of registration in employment with a SOLAS-approved employer providing all phases have successfully been completed.

On successful completion of the programme the learner is awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Wood Manufacturing and Finishing.

Requirements:

  • Experience with hand tools
  • Some experience with woodworking

The following experience is a plus but not a must:

  • Working with solid wood
  • Hands-on cabinetry work experience
  • Woodworking machinery
  • Full Drivers Licence would be preferred

Responsibilities Include:

While being trained, you will be working closely with our experienced team to learn, and assist with:

  • Building kitchen units
  • Assembling all types of cabinets and other production woodwork
  • Sanding and routing woodwork
  • Preparing, organising and maintaining material, products and tools necessary for assembly.
  • Maintaining a consistent fast-paced workflow to help meet project deadlines
  • Reviewing drawings to ensure products, accessories and components are ready for assembly
  • Training on various machines
  • Assisting our team with miscellaneous tasks as needed

Working Hours 39-hour week Monday to Friday.

Important Skills:

  • Eager to learn and grow
  • Ability to take direction well
  • Team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Fast-paced
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Responsible and dependable

Please telephone 0402 38395 or send your C.V. to careers@fitzgeraldkitchens.com