Apprentice Dryliner & Interior Systems Installer

The broad purpose of Dry Lining is to install, repair and maintain various elements of the internal structure of a building to a high standard. Dry liners build internal walls in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and weight and also to make the walls easier to move or remove.

As a dry liner, your work will involve a fixing' stage, followed by a finishing' stage. Typical duties include:

Interpret drawings for precise work execution.

Measure and mark interior systems projects following industry standards.

Install metal furring ceilings and bulkheads

Erect plasterboard partitions

Install and repair metal stud partitions

Set up various wall linings, including metal dryliner channels, wall furrings, and timber battens.

Install plywood pattresses

Construct framed and frameless beam and column structures

Create openings for windows and doors, including builders' work holes.

Form junctions, abutments, and angles

Conduct quality assurance checks to facilitate handover, adhering to site procedures.

Tape & Joint between plasterboards to achieve a consistent finish.

Utilise different board types for differing installation settings, such as Fire, concrete and acoustic boards.

Basic plastering

Collaborate with other trades and site management.

Promote waste recycling for environmentally sustainable built environments.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.

A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment

Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving

No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so youll need to be quick on your feet to respond!

Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams

Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences

Ability to visit different sites and training days

Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.

Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment

Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

Minimum Requirements

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 / D or above, or Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above.

Desired Requirements

The passion and commitment to become fully qualified in Interior Systems. It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in construction or multi-skills, have previous related work experience and a CSCS, but this is certainly not essential.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 2 Interior Systems Installer course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 24 months.

Eligibility

To start this apprenticeship, youll need to be:

Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status

Not enrolled on any other courses

18+ due to site H&S rules

Who We Are

We are UKs largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.

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