Start Your Career with Ibstock PLC - Apprentice Joiner/Pattern Maker (Level 2)
Location: Ibstock Thornley (Forticrete) Thornley Station Industrial Estate, Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2QA
Looking to craft a hands-on career in manufacturing and woodwork?
Join us at Ibstock PLC as an Apprentice Joiner/Pattern Maker and gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to become an expert in mould and pattern making. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop your craftsmanship, and gain a recognised qualification - all while earning a competitive salary.
What We Offer:
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Starting salary: £20,000 per annum
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Full-time position: 40 hours per week
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Apprenticeship: Level 2 - Wood Product Operative
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Supportive learning environment with training and mentoring
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On-the-job experience and access to high-quality woodworking tools and machinery
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Opportunity to work on real-life projects that make a difference
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll learn how to:
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Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine mould dimensions
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Plan, lay out, and construct wooden moulds and panels
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Fit and fasten wooden parts using glue, nails, dowels, and screws
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Shape, plane, shave, and sand wood surfaces using hand tools
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Operate woodworking machinery such as band saws, mitre saws, and table saws
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Finish moulds with lacquer, wax, or paint
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Maintain and repair existing moulds and patterns
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Inventory tools and materials, and order supplies as needed
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Compute dimensions, volume, and weights of moulds
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Estimate costs for mould production
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Maintain detailed mould and pattern records
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are:
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Practical, hands-on, and eager to learn a skilled trade
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Detail-oriented and capable of working with precision
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Team players who thrive in a manufacturing environment
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Passionate about craftsmanship and quality
Reporting To:
You’ll report directly to the Precast Design and Planning Supervisor
Apply Now!
Applications close on Monday 4th August 2025.
Don't miss your chance to kick-start a rewarding career in joinery and pattern making. Apply early to avoid disappointment!
We have the right to close the advert if we have sufficient applicants.