Apprentice Door Assembly Operative
Kent Flush Doors & Joinery Ltd, West Street, Kent
Apprentice Door Assembly Operative
£16,640 a year
Kent Flush Doors & Joinery Ltd, West Street, Kent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 18 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 06-09-2026 (In 13 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: West Street, Kent
Full Job Description
Introduction
Are you looking to start your career in the manufacturing sector? Do you want to earn a salary whilst gaining experience and a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for a Door Assembly Operative Apprentice. You will take part in woodworking and joinery with practical experience in manufacturing of bespoke doors and fire doors.
About the Employer
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 pride ourselves in fast turnarounds and 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 which means you can be safe assured that our fire doors are manufactured in the correct way, following the correct specifications and using the correct practices every single time.What You'll Do
You will be fully trained in all of the following areas:
- To learn 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
- Working in a tidy environment
- Working within a team
- Learn to have pride in your work
- Working with and shadowing experienced colleagues
Training Outcome
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential of gaining permanent employment within the company
Skills Required
- Problem solving skills
- Practical skills
- Work ethic
- Motivated
- Willing to learn
- Hardworking
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 3 and above
Course Information
Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday- Thursday, 07:30- 16:30. Friday, 07:30- 15:30.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED