Apprentice Cabinet Maker

Summary

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established, family-run business. As an Apprentice Joiner, you will be an integral part of our manufacturing team, assisting with all aspects of furniture manufacture.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours: Working hours are Mon-Thurs 7am - 4pm and Fridays 7am - 1pm. You will be attending college 1 day per week during college term time.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 July
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an Apprentice Joiner, you will embark on a journey to master the skills necessary to become a high-quality joiner. You will follow a structured training program that includes both hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting in the manufacturing of custom furniture pieces.
Learning to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
Developing skills in using various hand and power tools.
Gaining expertise in assembling and installing furniture components.
Ensuring quality control and precision in all tasks.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1

THE OLD BAKERY

STAPLEFORD ROAD

TROWELL

NG9 3PS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice.
Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Communicate - verbal and/or written, for example with colleagues and/or customers.
Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations.
Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions.
Select the correct type and quantity of components and materials.
Prepare the work area before undertaking the work.
Identify faults and issues, for example incorrect or defective wood, defective machinery; and applying solutions.
Pack and store products and components.
Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components.
Prepare and operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment.
Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations.
Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification.
Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances.
Sand materials and de-nib.
Apply adhesives to wood components.
Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes.
Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples.
Carry out glazing operations, for example install glass to window or door.
Check and and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary
Report work outcomes and/or problems.
Complete the handover process to other manufacturing process functions/teams.
Complete work documentation, for example job sheets, time cards.
Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice.
Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Communicate - verbal and/or written, for example with colleagues and/or customers.
Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations.
Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions.
Select the correct type and quantity of components and materials.
Prepare the work area before undertaking the work.
Identify faults and issues, for example incorrect or defective wood, defective machinery; and applying solutions.
Pack and store products and components.
Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components.
Prepare and operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment.
Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations.
Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification.
Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances.
Sand materials and de-nib.
Apply adhesives to wood components.
Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes.
Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples.
Carry out glazing operations, for example install glass to window or door.
Check and and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary
Report work outcomes and/or problems.
Complete the handover process to other manufacturing process functions/teams.
Complete work documentation, for example job sheets, time cards.

Your training plan

This programme is delivered using a day release model. This requires your attendance at our construction campus (NG17), one day per week during term time.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Able to follow instruction

Other requirements

Driving license would be an advantage but not compulsory

About this company

Designers & manufacturers of Bespoke Joinery, Shopfittings & POS Displays. Their factories have all the latest machinery including a state-of-the-art CNC router to ensure the most complex designs can be achieved

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to progress to different teams and advance your skills via a higher apprenticeship or other training courses

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Violet

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303836.

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Closes on Monday 16 June 2025

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