Trainee/Apprentice Woodworking Machinist

Company	Illingworth Ingham LtdSee more
Address	Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary	Permanent, Full-time, Apprenticeship
Category	Engineering

Job description

Trainee/Apprentice Woodworking Machinist

Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) Ltd have been in business since 1929. We are an independent family run Timber Importer & Timber Merchant and have continued to be a successful business within the timber industry for nearly 100 years. With prospective growth plans for the future, we now have a requirement to develop our next generation of expert wood machinists. We have one of the largest production mills in the country, and are renowned for our quality and performance.

This role would be ideal for a college leaver or an individual with a desire to start their career in wood machining. If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn a new skill set and a career within the Timber industry that offers progression and longevity, then this is the role for you.

What will I be doing in this role?

Your Apprenticeship program: Level 2 Standard in Wood Machining (Approx Duration: 18 months)

As an apprentice Wood Machinist, you will be following a comprehensive training programme which offers training in a variety of areas in the wood machining industry. (For more details follow the link below)

https://www.webstraining.com/wood-machinist-apprenticeship-course

This is a highly skilled job which will involve setting up and operating a wide range of woodworking machines. These will include: cross cut saws, band saws, spindles, CNC Weinig Moulding Machines, Profile Grinders etc.

You will be responsible for the basic maintenance of all the machines you have received training on, which will include changing cutters, saws and blades, lubricating and cleaning tools. You will be trained to set the machines to fine tolerances.

Your training will be made up of a combination of on the job, in house training, and assistance from our external apprentice team that will ensure you stay up to date with your coursework and progress through the course. You will be part of an in-house buddy system, paired with one of our experienced machinists to assist you in your progression.

Once qualified you will work as a machinist within our production mill, machining timber products for our customers and our branch network.

What skills are we looking for?

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we would welcome you to apply if you can demonstrate the following key skills:

Production aptitude
A keen eye for detail.
Excellent time keeping skills.
Quality control awareness

We encourage applications from all backgrounds if you can demonstrate the skills highlighted.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 07.15am – 4:30pm
Friday 07.45am – 1:45pm

Staff Benefits

A Bonus structure comprising of Attendance & Production, pension and Overtime available. Full training and a structured learning path.

Competitive Salary
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Bonus Scheme – Attendance Bonus, Monthly Productivity Bonus
25 Year Long Service Gift
Further Training with Weinig upon completion of your Apprenticeship program
Optional Trip to Germany to visit our Machine Manufacturers Weinig

We always encourage and support employees with their personal and professional development. With opportunities in our production mill, yard, transport and office we will support you through training and development in any area that works with your strengths and the needs of the business. Progression within the business is always welcomed.

Please take a look at our web site www.iitimber.co.uk for more details about Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) Ltd.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

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