Apprentice Bench Joiner/Wood Manufacturer
DEANESTOR LIMITED
Nottinghamshire (NG19 0FL)
Closes on Monday 28 July 2025
Posted on 12 June 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Joiner to join Deanestor, the market leader for undertaking specialist furniture subcontracts in the Healthcare, Student accommodation and Education sector.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Thursday
8am to 4.30pm
Friday
8am to 3.30pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 August 2025
- 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
Job Purpose:
- Working under the supervision of the Production Manager and you will be working in the production factory making bespoke fittings
- Working in a fast paced and busy environment making sure deadlines are met and customer satisfaction is achieved
- You will ensure products are finished to a high level
You will be Undertaking the Following:
- Using a variety of wood machinery
- Measuring and cutting components
- Assembly of furniture products
- Following H&S regulations
- Working part of a team
Where you'll work
Warren Way Crown Farm Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG19 0FL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
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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.
Your training plan
- This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week
- Your attendance is required at our Construction Campus (NG17)
- This attendance is required during term time only
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- logical and adaptable mind-set
- Punctuality
- Time management
About this company
Deanestor Limited is the leading manufacturer, supplier and installers of fitted furniture and equipment (FF&E), providing products and services into major new build construction projects across the UK. We have a diverse range of markets that we operate in from Healthcare, Education, Laboratory, Student Accommodation and Build to Rent. We work with some outstanding clients, main contractors, developers, architects, along with the NHS and Local Authorities excelling in what we do. We pride ourselves with exceptional customer service and commitment to quality which has positioned us as the leaders in the industry.
After this apprenticeship
- Potentially full time employment upon successfully completing apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Karen
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900632
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325823.
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Closes on Monday 28 July 2025
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