Machine (Carpentry) Apprentice
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Company: AJB Woodworking Group
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Location: Corby, NN17 4AZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,704.00 per year
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Sector: Carpentry
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Ref: VAC-14257
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Application Deadline Date: 16/11/2025
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Start Date: 01/12/2025
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm
Brief Description
Are you looking for a career as a Machine (Carpentry) Apprentice? AJB Group in Corby are looking for two apprentices to join them. You will be working in the Machine Shop department, where you will learn how to work with the latest technology, on all machines, including the latest CNC machines and so much more. Read the full description.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - jcarter@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Hardworking
Good work ethic
Able to work in a team
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Good organisational skills
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard - Joinery pathway
Level 1 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)
Future Prospects
A full time position and further training may be available on completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
AJB Group in Corby specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality Joinery, fire door sets and panels. Established in 1999 and providing an excellent service for residential, commercial renovations and new-build developments of all sizes, they have gone from strength to strength.
AJB Group continue to strive forward with modern methods of manufacturing combined with advance technology which creates the hub to their success.
You will complete In house test to become an machinist during this apprenticeship.
So what will you be doing in this role?
You will work with the latest technology and receive full in house training on all machines from: spindle moulders, morticer (a specialized woodworking machine ) panel saw and the latest CNC machines and much more.
You will be setting up machines and running test pieces.
Also marking for Joints, mortice and tenoning timber.
Machining of Rebates and Grooves and mitering timber (cutting the ends of two pieces of wood at an angle)
Planning timber and creating a Hinge Pocket.
Working to drawings and cutting lists whilst checking sizes and quality of items.
Working to standard operating procedures (SOP)
You will be working to company 5 drivers and working to all company policies and procedures, adhering to Health & Safety requirements.
You will also work in other departments to gain a full understanding of all the processes.
So much to learn in this exciting opportunity.
College attendance will be at Tresham College in Wellingborough once a week.
Other Information
There may be overtime on occasion based on production needs. Private Health Benefits. You can go home 2 hours early on your birthday. Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.