Apprentice Wood Machinist (Trinity Kitchens NE Ltd.)
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Company: TRINITY KITCHENS (NE) LIMITED
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Location: Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000001441
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm
Brief Description
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to join our existing highly skilled team of wood machinists. Throughout your course, you will be taught on all aspects of wood machining enabling you to produce high quality components. The long-term aim is to successfully train someone who will become an essential full-time member of the team.
Training to be Provided
- You will be completing the Level 2 Wood Machinist 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
Future Prospects
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment
Vacancy Detail
Main duties include but not limited to:
- Learning how to operate and set all aspects of wood machines
- Gain an understanding of what it takes to turn rough-sawn timber into finished furniture components
- Use a range of fixing techniques including joint assembly, installing mechanical fixings and applying appropriate adhesives to form products to the given specification
- Learn how to work as part of a team and on your own, gaining the skills required to become a fully qualified wood machinist
- Set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce furniture
- Identify issues quickly, solve problems and apply appropriate solutions
Other Information
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 Unit 34 Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UF