Apprentice Wood Product Manufacturing Operative - Ref 15008

BUILDAKIT (UK) LIMITED
LANCASHIRE (BB9 8DN)
Closes on Saturday 28 November 2026
Posted on 29 September 2026

Summary

Buildakit UK Ltd in Nelson are recruiting for an Apprentice Wood Product Manufacturing Operative. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship over a duration of 24 months.

Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training
Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am - 2:00pm. 30 minute lunch (unpaid) and 2 x 15 minute breaks (1 morning, 1 afternoon). 40 hours a week
Start date
Friday 4 December 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1

Work

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

What you'll do at work

• Assist in the manufacturing of timber frame house panels to a required specification

• Fabricate and assemble components under the guidance of experienced professionals

• Learn to read and follow drawings using an iPad

• Set up and operates woodworking machinery to cut, shape, and finish timber components and insulation products under the guidance of skilled professionals

• Learn to operate hand tools effectively and safely

• Support team members in various production tasks

• Maintain a clean and organised work environment and follow a good standard of health and safety

• Following instructions from cutting lists and drawings from iPads

• Cutting OSB, timber and insulation materials to size

• Using power tools, including nail guns & drills

• Assembling pre-cut timber

• Shrink wrap and package finished goods

• Take deliveries of and unpack and store deliveries

Where you'll work
PART MANOR MILL HALLAM ROAD NELSON LANCASHIRE BB9 8DN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.

Training course
Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)

What you'll learn

• 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 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.