Apprentice Wood Product Manufacturing Operative - Ref 15008
BUILDAKIT (UK) LIMITED
LANCASHIRE (BB9 8DN)
Closes on Saturday 28 November 2026
Posted on 29 September 2026
Contents
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
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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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
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Friday 4 December 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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.
- 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.
Training schedule
- Level 2 Wood Product Manufacturing Operative
- Work based learning
- Functional Skills
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Follow safe working practices
- Use of power tools
- Use of woodworking machinery
About this employer
“We envision a future where every building is both eco-friendly and built to last.”
As a leading timber frame manufacturer our services and products are based around the drive for energy efficient homes.
Our family run business began when our founder, passionate about sustainability saw a need to create more energy efficient homes.
His vision was to design and manufacture homes offsite using all the advantages of building in a factory. With a background in construction and a strong passion for designing and problem solving Buildakit began manufacturing and the company grew. We have been offering highly insulated energy efficient homes for over 25 years.
Since then we’ve come along way and our construction experience and expertise are perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges. Our mission is to provide innovative, sustainable, and high-performance timber frame panels that help builders to create energy-efficient and durable structures.
Company benefits
- Working for a long-established award-winning manufacturing company. Full training and job progression available to the right person
- PPE provided plus branded clothing
- Free parking
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Early finish on Fridays
- Increased holiday allowance for long term employment
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression onto full time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.
Recruitment
recruitment@nltg.co.uk
01254 395355
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055929.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 28 November 2026