Wood Machinist Apprentice
STAVERTON (UK) LIMITED
ROTHERHAM (S66 8QD)
Closes in 20 days (Monday 3 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 October 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Wood Machinist Apprentice to join our woodworking and manufacturing team. You will learn how to set up, operate, and maintain woodworking machinery. Under the supervision of experienced machinists, you will gain hands-on experience in shaping, cutting, edging and finishing wood and materials.
- Wage
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£18,720 a year
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Estimated wage can be discussed at interview.
- Training course
- Wood machinist (level 2)
- Hours
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Mondays- Thursdays 7.30am- 4.30pm which includes a 15-minute paid break and 30 unpaid lunch
Friday 7.30am- 1.30pm with a 15-minute paid break
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 November 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
- Assist in setting up and operating woodworking machines such as saws, routers, sanders, and CNC wood machinery
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, cutting lists, and production plans
- Measure, mark, and inspect materials to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products
- Support the preparation, assembly, and finishing of wood components
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment in line with company safety procedures
- Learn how to maintain and perform basic troubleshooting on woodworking machines and tools
- Follow instructions from senior machinists and supervisors to meet production targets
- Assist in monitoring material usage, waste reduction, and process improvements
- Assist in the continuous improvement of the operations through Lean Manufacturing concepts
Where you'll work
MICKLEBRING WAY
HELLABY
ROTHERHAM
S66 8QD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DIDAC LIMITED
Training course
Wood machinist (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Read and interpret job specifications, technical drawings or information for wood machining activity.
- Plan wood machining activity including timescales for completion and organise materials and resources.
- Prepare, maintain and restore the work area.
- Apply safe systems of working including risk assessment.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Follow workplace operating procedures.
- Store tools and equipment.
- Select tools, equipment, and machinery for wood machining activity.
- Apply first line maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery. For example, checking condition, cleaning, lubrication, visual inspection, calibration checks, sharpening and servicing.
- Identify and select materials used in wood machining.
- Measure and mark out materials.
- Prepare, check and use jigs and templates used in the work activity.
- Set up and operate wood machining machinery.
- Apply wood machining processes using conventional or CNC machinery. For example, cutting, shaping, planing, turning, profiling, boring, or edge banding for production of jointed wood and wood-based products.
- Assemble components or sub-assemblies of wood.
- Inspect, strip, and sand material surfaces.
- Apply rectification, repair or rework techniques.
- Follow quality assurance processes.
- Pack, store and handle components and sub-assemblies.
- Record wood machining activity information - paper based or electronic.
- Apply basic continuous improvement techniques. For example, lean manufacturing, six sigma, 5S, and KAIZEN.
- Apply team working principles.
- Apply escalation procedures in relation to faults or issues.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
- Communicate verbally with colleagues and supervisors.
- Communicate in writing with colleagues and supervisors using industry terminology electronically or paper based.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Undertake and record learning and development activities.
- Read and interpret job specifications, technical drawings or information for wood machining activity.
- Plan wood machining activity including timescales for completion and organise materials and resources.
- Prepare, maintain and restore the work area.
- Apply safe systems of working including risk assessment.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Follow workplace operating procedures.
- Store tools and equipment.
- Select tools, equipment, and machinery for wood machining activity.
- Apply first line maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery. For example, checking condition, cleaning, lubrication, visual inspection, calibration checks, sharpening and servicing.
- Identify and select materials used in wood machining.
- Measure and mark out materials.
- Prepare, check and use jigs and templates used in the work activity.
- Set up and operate wood machining machinery.
- Apply wood machining processes using conventional or CNC machinery. For example, cutting, shaping, planing, turning, profiling, boring, or edge banding for production of jointed wood and wood-based products.
- Assemble components or sub-assemblies of wood.
- Inspect, strip, and sand material surfaces.
- Apply rectification, repair or rework techniques.
- Follow quality assurance processes.
- Pack, store and handle components and sub-assemblies.
- Record wood machining activity information - paper based or electronic.
- Apply basic continuous improvement techniques. For example, lean manufacturing, six sigma, 5S, and KAIZEN.
- Apply team working principles.
- Apply escalation procedures in relation to faults or issues.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
- Communicate verbally with colleagues and supervisors.
- Communicate in writing with colleagues and supervisors using industry terminology electronically or paper based.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Undertake and record learning and development activities.
Training schedule
- The apprentice will train in the workplace with regular team calls with the training provider to cover off-course work and complete modules
- The apprentice will have a face to face visit in the workplace once per calander month with the trainer
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or Above)
- Maths (grade 4 or Above)
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
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
•Genuine interest in woodworking, furniture making, or manufacturing •Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments •Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship •Good mathematical and problem-solving skills. •Willingness to learn new techniques and follow safety standards •Physical ability to handle wood materials and stand for long periods
About this employer
Staverton’s skilled team of professionals is committed to delivering the highest quality office furniture: our products are designed to achieve FIRA’s gold standard, the world’s leading independent furniture testing centre. Thanks to a bespoke approach and our innovative and collaborative design method, we have earned an enviable reputation as a responsible and reliable award-winning British manufacturer.
https://staverton.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays this includes one shut down per year which is the period between Christmas and New Year.
After this apprenticeship
- Career progression into skilled machinist or production technician roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DIDAC LIMITED
Shannon Eadie
shannon.eadie@didac.co.uk
01174620427
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345953.
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Closes in 20 days (Monday 3 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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