Summary
As a Wood Shop Apprentice you will be working where the interior is crafted, making beautiful parts that are admired within the automotive industry for not only its wood veneered finishes but also metal, carbon fibre, painted and stone finishes. you will play a significant role in creating extraordinary luxury interiors.
Wage
£21,980 a year
Training course
Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Develop skills in woodworking and craftsmanship, learning to create detailed and high-quality interior components that meet Bentley's luxury standards using wood and other materials
* Gain experience with advanced woodworking techniques and tools, including sanding, veneer application, and finishing processes
* Collaborate on innovative processes, contributing to the creation of bespoke interiors that reflect Bentley's commitment to luxury and innovation
Where you’ll work
Pym's Lane
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 3PL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
Your training course
Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
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.
Your training plan
This training plan 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:
* Math and English (grade C min)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Team working