Apprentice Wood Manufacturing Operative (Sashless Window Co Ltd)
SASHLESS WINDOW CO LTD
NORTHALLERTON (DL6 2XA)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 November 2025
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Summary
Interested in precision engineering and modern design? Sashless Window Co. Ltd. are offering a Manufacturing Apprenticeship, which offers hands-on experience crafting sleek, functional window systems. Learn specialist skills in a fast-paced environment and help shape the future of window innovation.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 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 8am – 4:30pm
Friday 8am – 3:30pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 December 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
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
Your apprenticeship will be spent in the workplace, learning on the job by getting hands-on experience.
As a wood product manufacturing apprentice at Sashless Windows, you’ll be immersed in real-world, hands-on experience. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll contribute to the entire production process, from raw material to finished product.
Key Tasks and Duties:
- Identify and select appropriate wood species for different projects
- Measure, mark, and cut timber to precise specifications
- Prepare wood surfaces through planing, sanding, and shaping
- Safely operate woodworking tools and machines (saws, lathes, routers, etc.)
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
- Always follow safety procedures and workshop protocols
- Construct components using traditional and modern joinery techniques
- Read and interpret technical drawings or plans
- Assemble wood parts accurately with attention to detail
- Apply finishes such as oils, stains, or lacquers to protect and enhance wood surfaces
- Inspect completed products for defects or inconsistencies
- Perform touch-ups or refinements as needed to meet quality standards
- Keep the workshop clean, organised, and stocked with materials
- Assist in inventory checks and ordering supplies
- Support team members with various workshop tasks as needed
This apprenticeship is designed to build your technical skills, craftsmanship, and understanding of the full production process, setting you up for a successful career in wood manufacturing.
Where you'll work
32 STANDARD WAY
STANDARD WAY BUSINESS PARK
NORTHALLERTON
DL6 2XA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
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.
Training schedule
You will be completing the Level 2 Wood Product Manufacturing Apprenticeship 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 classroom 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.
More training information
Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:
Level 2 Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place weekly, primarily remotely, with additional meetings planned if required. During the course you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4+/ C+)
- Mathematics (grade 4+/ C+)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
You may be required to attend our training centre in Darlington (DL1 4QZ) and you will need to make your own way there for training. Travel to and from the employer, based at Standard Way, Northallerton DL6 2XA. This job role will be based in the employers workshop and is not an off-site job role or related to a site carpentry job role. The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About this employer
Sashless Windows is a British manufacturing company producing high quality, factory finished, timber window and door sets offering unrivalled value for money in our market sector. Established in 1965, the company introduced a unique and innovative window design into the UK from the cold climes of Canada, where a 'dual glazed' window without sashes (hence: 'sash-less') was being widely used. The 'Quebec' offered a cost-effective form of double glazing, providing large areas of glass for improved light transmission in the gloomy winters of 1960's Britain. An instant success with Local Authorities and Private Developers alike, the Quebec and Yorklite window range formed the backbone of the business for over 15 years, establishing the company's long standing relationship with Architects and specifiers where we still offer a design and specification service. With the improvement in double glazing sealed unit technology, the 1980's saw Sashless introduce a comprehensive range of double-glazed Flush Casement and Stormproof window systems. Over the years the range has been improved and extended to include the Richmond Vertical Sliding (Box Sash) window range, statement piece front doors, external front and rear door sets, bi-folding doors, double rebated French doors, lift and slide Patio doors, curtain walling and feature glazed screens. Sashless also offer a limited 'Installation Service' for a complete supply and fit package. With over 50 years' experience of manufacturing timber windows our comprehensive 30 year window warranty actually means something, and of course an insurance backed warranty is available for our supply and install packages. Today, Sashless are still the same family owned, and family run business that we were back in 1965 but we have evolved and grown to become a volume manufacturer of bespoke window and door systems manufacturing all our products at our Northallerton factory, delivering nationally across Britain to our diverse range of customers. Primarily a Business-to-Business operation, Sashless supply windows and doors to High End luxury housebuilders and developers, to Public Sector refurbishment schemes, to the Education & Health Care Sector and to clients who demand the best.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment and/ or further training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Christopher Burney
christopher.burney@darlington.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346306.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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