Apprentice Wood Machinist

1 week ago

Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Harlow Timber Group Ltd Full time
Learn practical skills and techniques to process different types of wood and timber products. Learn how to operate hand tools, power tools and wood machines. Become a skilled trades person.

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Learn how to operate hand tools, power tools and wood machines
  • Become a skilled trades person
  • Work within a wood machine workshop processing all timber

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • During your apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job to gain Furniture Manufacturing Standard Level
  • You will be required to attend WEBS Training on Day release basis which is once per week, the rest of the time you will be within the work place
  • Training will be provided in all areas of Wood Machining to ensure you are capable of processing timber

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progress within company and to Level 3

Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) desirable
  • GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade C/4) desirable

About the employer


Harlow Timber Merchants offers a wide selection of timber and timber-related products to both trade & DIY / Retail customers.

Experienced teams are available to offer help and advice whatever the scope of your project on products & services at a competitive price.

With an on-site delivery fleet & suite of wood machines with trained technicians that are on hand to assist with your timber requirements.


Annual wage:
Competitive. This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage.

Working week:
Monday - Thursday, Friday,

Total hours per week:39 hours a week

Expected duration:18 Months

Possible start date: 15 Jan 2024

Date posted: 22 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship level:
Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)

Positions: 1 position available

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:
£8.50 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Loughborough (required)

Work Location:
In person

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