Apprentice Wood Manufacturing Operative

Interested in precision engineering and modern design? Sashless Window Co. Ltd. are offering a Manufacturing Apprenticeship, which offers hands-on experience crafting sleek, functional window systems. Learn specialist skills in a fast-paced environment and help shape the future of window innovation.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

As a wood product manufacturing apprentice at Sashless Windows, you’ll be immersed in real-world, hands-on experience. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll contribute to the entire production process, from raw material to finished product.

Requirements

• GCSE in: English (grade 4+/ C+)
• GCSE in: Mathematics (grade 4+/ C+)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select appropriate wood species for different projects
• Measure, mark, and cut timber to precise specifications
• Prepare wood surfaces through planing, sanding, and shaping
• Safely operate woodworking tools and machines (saws, lathes, routers, etc.)
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
• Always follow safety procedures and workshop protocols
• Construct components using traditional and modern joinery techniques
• Read and interpret technical drawings or plans
• Assemble wood parts accurately with attention to detail
• Apply finishes such as oils, stains, or lacquers to protect and enhance wood surfaces
• Inspect completed products for defects or inconsistencies
• Perform touch-ups or refinements as needed to meet quality standards
• Keep the workshop clean, organised, and stocked with materials
• Assist in inventory checks and ordering supplies
• Support team members with various workshop tasks as needed
• 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.