Apprentice Door Assembly Operative

Kent Flush Doors & Joinery Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business with a rich history in bespoke manufacturing. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training in flush fire door construction and machinery operation, preparing you for a rewarding career in the industry. You'll learn essential skills while working in a supportive team environment, ensuring you meet deadlines and maintain high standards. With the potential for permanent employment after successful completion, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to grow and take pride in their work. Embrace the chance to contribute to a company that values quality and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Training in flush fire door construction and machinery operation.
• Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing through apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Work to strict deadlines and maintain a tidy work environment.
• Collaborate with team members and shadow experienced colleagues.

Skills

Flush fire door construction

Processing machinery operation

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing

Functional Skills in English and Maths

Tools

Cross cut saw

Panel saw

Veneer presses

Sanding machines

Lipping machines

Glazing equipment

Job description

Kent Flush Doors is a family owned business since 1993. We pride ourselves in manufacturing high quality bespoke products, a fast turnaround and exceptional customer service. Dealing with the domestic customer just wanting a single door or main contractors on full scale projects, we will accommodate to everyone’s needs. We appreciate our customers' work to strict deadlines which cannot be missed and as such if something is urgent we will pull out all the stops to deliver at short notice and on a short lead time. We hold many independent accreditations including the BM-TRADA Q-MARK, ensuring that our fire doors are manufactured correctly, following the right specifications and practices every single time.

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential for gaining permanent employment within the company.

You will be fully trained in all of the following areas:

• All aspects of flush fire door construction and how to use the processing machinery
• Cross cut
• Panel saw
• Veneer presses
• Sanding machines
• Lipping machines
• Glazing of doors

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working to deadlines
• Working in an organised manner
• Maintaining a tidy environment
• Collaborating within a team
• Taking pride in your work
• Shadowing experienced colleagues

The Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard is a multi-discipline programme, encompassing a variety of job roles within the workplace. This apprenticeship standard is delivered within the workplace, where the apprentice will complete a Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing. You will receive Functional Skills training in English and Maths prior to your End Point Assessment if you do not already hold a GCSE Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent qualification) in these subjects. IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace, preparing the learner for the End-Point Assessment (EPA) required for this apprenticeship.

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-15:30.