Apprentice CAD and Project Assistant

Seven Bespoke Joinery; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist joinery company in England is seeking an Apprentice CAD and Project Assistant. This role offers full training and mentoring while gaining hands-on experience in design, production, and project management. You will learn to use industry software and assist with project preparation and material procurement. A chance to develop a strong foundation for a career in manufacturing or construction is provided.

Benefits

Full training and mentoring

Chance to grow into a key part of the business

Practical, career-boosting skills

Qualifications

• Keen learner with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and willingness to take initiative.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Interest in design, manufacturing, or construction is a bonus.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office); training on all software provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use Polyboard for project preparation.
• Assist with materials procurement for projects.
• Prepare quotations and manage client communications.
• Maintain workshop and van maintenance logs.
• Learn all admin processes related to fire door manufacturing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Polyboard

COINS Construction Cloud

AutoCAD

Job description

Seven Bespoke Joinery, part of the 7formation family, have an exciting opportunity to join us as an Apprentice CAD and Project Assistant based in Corby.

Salary: Competitive Apprentice Salary + Full Training Provided
Hours: Full time

We are a specialist joinery company dedicated to producing high-quality fire doors for commercial and domestic projects. Our focus is on precision, safety, and compliance, ensuring every door we manufacture meets strict fire safety standards.

The Apprentice CAD and Project Assistant role:

Are you looking for a hands-on apprenticeship where you can develop a wide range of skills across design, production, procurement, and administration? You ll be learning directly from the Managing Director and General Manager - gaining real-world skills you can use for life.

This is a fantastic chance to start your career with a growing company where no two days are the same. We ll train you in everything from using industry software and preparing projects for production to ordering materials and helping run the workshop.

What You ll Learn & Do as our Apprentice CAD and Project Assistant

Polyboard Software & CNC Preparation:

• Learn to use Polyboard to take projects from plans to production.
• Work with the MD to prepare projects for CNC cutting.

MaterialsTake-Off & Procurement:

• Assist with take-off of materials for projects.
• Source, negotiate, and order materials using COINS Construction Cloud (full training provided).
• Set up all projects on COINS.

Quotations & Client Communication:

• Prepare quotations and send them to clients.
• Set up new suppliers and explore new options to improve cost efficiency.

Administration & Organisation:

• Maintain workshop and van maintenance logs.
• Monitor and order workshop consumables as required.
• Collect and process staff timesheets.
• Handle incoming calls.

Fire Door Manufacturing Administration:

• Learn all admin processes from quotations through to issuing delivery notes.

Professional Development:

• Shadow the MD and GM to gain experience in all aspects of the business.
• Receive AutoCAD training when required.

What we are looking for in our Apprentice CAD and Project Assistant:

• A keen learner with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and willingness to take initiative.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Interest in design, manufacturing, or construction is a bonus.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office) full training provided on all software.

What You ll Get:

• Full training and one-to-one mentoring.
• A real chance to grow into a key part of the business.
• Learn practical, career-boosting skills (software, admin, project management).
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team that wants you to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in manufacturing, construction, or project management while gaining valuable skills and hands-on experience.

Please click apply today - we would love to hear from you!

Apprenticeship Course
The formal course to accompany your apprenticeship is yet to be decided but will be arranged to suit the right candidate. This could be day release or evening classes - whichever works best for you and us while you learn on the job.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity.