Apprentice Timber Manufacturer

Lawsons is an independent Timber, Building Materials & Fencing merchant who creates bespoke timber products. They are seeking an Apprentice to join their bespoke manufacturing team. You will work alongside master crafts people, perfecting your manufacturing, wood machining and joinery skills and become a valued member of the team.

Established in 1921, the Lawsons Group is now the largest independent Timber, Building Materials & Fencing merchant in London and the South East, with branches located from Lincolnshire to the South Coast. With over 740 employees and a turnover in excess of £175 million, the Group includes 19 Lawsons branches and 13 branches of AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies, in addition to Basingstoke Building Supplies, Briants of Risborough, The Landscape Centre, Oxford Fencing Supplies and Witham Timber. With continued expansion & acquisitions, our business is continuing to grow across the United Kingdom.

Description of what the apprentice will do in their role:

• Learn how to make all types of bespoke timber products, including gates and fencing

• You will be required to work to the highest standards of quality and craftmanship

• Delivering these items to meet the timescales and project deadlines set

• Learn how to use woodworking machines, power tools, and hand tools safely and comply with Health & Safety regulations.

• Learn how to read and accurately interpret working drawings

• Maintain a clean workspace and manage general labouring duties

• Gain organisational skills for managing tasks and inventory

• Manage and organise stock effectively

• Collaborate within a team environment

• Work independently, using initiative to solve challenges

Comprehensive Timber Manufacturer Training:

During your Standard Level 2 Timber Manufacturer apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be trained at the employer within the workplace and also at WEBS Training in Nottingham on a block basis for a week at a time every 10 weeks, costs are covered by the employer.

You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. WEBS Training aim to build on the skills you already have so you reach your full potential both personally and professionally.

Training will be provided in all areas of Timber Manufacturer to ensure you can create practical and bespoke furniture using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products.

If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualification you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme.

Career Progression and Opportunities:

This role offers opportunities to advance to an Advanced Level 3, along with increased responsibilities within the company.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities:
Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Customer care skills

• Problem solving skills

• Presentation skills

• Number skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English (Grade C/4) - desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (Grade C/4) - desirable

Address: Oxford Fencing, Kingston Business Park Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, OX13 5AS

Pay: Pay rate is £22,568 - £26,437

• Monday to Friday, 07.30-16.30. 40HRS per week

Work Location: Workplace