Wood Product Operative Apprentice

LOWE & SIMPSON LTD

CLEVELAND (TS18 3TD)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 January 2026

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Summary

Our name stands for distinction, quality, service and satisfaction.
Whether it's a standard or bespoke staircase, we have the solution that fits all. We are looking for Wood Manufacturing Operative apprentices to join our team.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm. Friday, 7.30am - 1.30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 February 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

4

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

  • Use a range of joinery hand toolds, portable machines such as drills, sanders and routers
  • Assembling stairs of medium complexity
  • Work to manufactuing schedules and plans
  • Operate various woodwork machinery
  • Understanding job sheet and componenet part information
  • Problem solving
  • Identify material defects during the manufactuing process
  • Prepare component parts for assembly inluding positioning and fixing
  • Apply adhesive and fixings in line with assembly instructions
  • Apply paint and sealers as the job schedule demands
  • Pre-fit additional components
  • Support the team leader with departmental goals and objectives.
  • Install glazing in accordance with product specification
  • Working to tight deadlines
  • Working in squads

Where you'll work

VICKERS CLOSE
PRESTON FARM INDUSTRIAL EST
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
CLEVELAND
TS18 3TD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 3 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Hand/Eye Coordination
  • Friendly
  • Punctual
  • Eager to listen and learn

About this employer

Our name stands for distinction, quality, service and satisfaction.
Whether you are looking for a standard or bespoke staircase, we have the solution for you. All staircases are manufactured in our purpose-built factory, custom designed to meet your requirements.

We're based in Teesside, but cover most areas of the UK.

https://www.loweandsimpson.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007808.

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Closes in 21 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)