Apprentice Shell Building Technician - REF 14922

As an apprentice in the Shell Building Department, you will be trained in the processes that give our drums their unique cold-moulded sound and high-quality build techniques; this is a department that requires a lot of patience for our slow handcrafted method, whilst maintaining a tight production schedule.

You will get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of interesting wood veneers, gain skills in accurate measuring and cutting of plywood, joining layers into cold moulds to form drum shells, and learn to balance multiple jobs at once following our job card system, all whilst working closely with skilled craftsmen to ensure every product meets our exacting standards.

• Accurately measure and cut plywood by hand


• Prepare plywood with glue


• Build layers of plywood into cold-moulded drum shells


• Learn the art of the British Drum Co. ‘click’ technique


• Monitor multiple drum former moulds


• Work collaboratively with team members to meet tight production deadlines


• Maintain a clean and safe working environment


• Follow all health and safety guidelines and company procedures


• Learn and apply best practices in quality control and craftsmanship