Timber manufacturing Operative Apprentice (Crawfords Joinery Ltd.)

As a Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprentice at Crawfords Joinery Ltd., most of your apprenticeship will be spent in the workshop gaining hands‑on experience alongside our skilled team. You will learn on the job while developing the practical skills and knowledge required to become a competent manufacturing operative within a professional joinery environment.

Your training will cover a wide range of manufacturing and joinery processes, supporting the production of high‑quality timber products to detailed specifications and quality standards. You will gain a strong understanding of how rough‑sawn timber and manufactured boards are transformed into finished products.

Crawfords Joinery operates a wide range of fixed machinery including resaws, band saws, dimension saws, upcut saws, moulders, tenoners, morticers, planers and overhead routers. You will also use portable joinery power tools such as sanders, routers, planers, drills and nail guns, alongside a variety of traditional joinery hand tools used in day‑to‑day operations.

Throughout the apprenticeship, your main duties will include (but are not limited to):

Learning how to safely use machinery, tools and equipment in a workshop environment Supporting the manufacturing process by cramping components and assembling products Repairing and denibbing products in preparation for finishing and paint application Assisting with the fitting of ironmongery, hanging sashes and doors, and glazing Working with both solid timber and manufactured boards Identifying issues and contributing to effective solutions within the production process Working both independently and as part of a team in a busy workshop setting

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work, has an eye for detail, and is keen to learn a skilled trade within a professional and fast‑paced joinery manufacturing environment.

Training:

You will be completing the Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprentice Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills, Darlington. 

This Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to start a successful career. The programme can be delivered using a blend of on-line, anytime learning and expert-led training covering core topics.

Throughout this Apprenticeship, participants will be supported by tutors who have worked in this environment and have gained many years of experience and who can truly support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of manufacturing roles.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment and/ or further training.

Employer Description:

Crawfords Joinery Ltd is a Specialist Joinery Manufacturing Company, specialising in timber window and door manufacturer based in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

The company was founded by Alan & Carol Crawford in 1973 and has steadily grown ever since. Our windows & doors can be seen throughout the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland, including the Alnwick Gardens Treehouse & swings and the exclusive Golf and Spa Retreat at Archerfield, North Berwick, plus many more.

Some of our Services include bespoke timber windows and doors. Full range of windows including traditional sash & case, casement & H type. doors including french doors, patio’s & bi-fold. All windows & doors can be fully paint finished on site to a colour of your choice. We can also manufacture gates, shop fronts, conservatories etc, all bespoke and manufactured to your specification. We can recommend installers for your location if required. We also manufacture using Accoya timber which carries up to a 50 year guarantee against rot and a repainting time of approximately 12 years.

 

Working Hours :
Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm, Friday 8am – 12pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness