Apprentice Shell Building Technician - REF 14922

GREAT BRITISH DRUM CO LTD

STOCKPORT (SK4 1NU)

Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

Posted on 27 March 2026

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Summary

Great British Drum Company Limited in Stockport are recruiting for an Apprentice Shell Building Technician. The successful candidate will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday / 9 am - 5 pm / 1 hour lunch (unpaid).

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

As an apprentice in the Shell Building Department, you will be trained in the processes that give our drums their unique cold-moulded sound and high-quality build techniques; this is a department that requires a lot of patience for our slow handcrafted method, whilst maintaining a tight production schedule.

You will get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of interesting wood veneers, gain skills in accurate measuring and cutting of plywood, joining layers into cold moulds to form drum shells, and learn to balance multiple jobs at once following our job card system, all whilst working closely with skilled craftsmen to ensure every product meets our exacting standards.

  • Accurately measure and cut plywood by hand
  • Prepare plywood with glue
  • Build layers of plywood into cold-moulded drum shells
  • Learn the art of the British Drum Co. ‘click’ technique
  • Monitor multiple drum former moulds
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet tight production deadlines
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Follow all health and safety guidelines and company procedures
  • Learn and apply best practices in quality control and craftsmanship

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
HAIGH AVENUE
WHITEHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
STOCKPORT
SK4 1NU

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 CIC

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Functional Skills
  • Work Based Learning
  • Lean Manufacturing Operative

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Commitment to Work
  • Eager to Learn & Develop
  • Following Instructions
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Likes working with their hands
  • Positive attitude
  • Likes working with Tools

About this employer

At British Drum Co, we take pride in crafting world-class drums and percussion instruments, built by hand in the UK using traditional techniques and innovative design. Each instrument is a result of dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023622.

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Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.