Bench Hand (Carpentry) Apprentice

AJB Group in Corby specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality Joinery, fire door sets and panels. Established in 1999 and providing an excellent service for residential, commercial renovations and new-build developments of all sizes, they have gone from strength to strength.

AJB Group continue to strive forward with modern methods of manufacturing combined with advance technology which creates the hub to their success.

So what will you be doing in this role?

You will be working in the Assembly Department, where you will learn the following:-

Assembling doors, bifold, garage doors, front doors, windows and door frames, using dowels, staples and adhesives.

You will be working in the refit department where you will gain experience of glazing apertures for various joinery products.
This also includes working on window frame, door frame, or glazing bar and, associated ironmongery and Intumescent (sealed) grooves.

You will be using an abrasive disc to remove the sharp, cut edges of frames and sanding items using hand sanding machines.

Working to drawings and cutting list, checking sizes and working to standard operating procedures (SOP)

You will be working to company 5 drivers and also learning the company policies and procedures.

Working to Health & Safety requirements.

As well as this you will also work in other departments to gain a full understanding of all the processes.

College attendance will be at Tresham College in Wellingborough once a week.



Training:
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard - Joinery pathway Level 1 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)

Training Outcome:

A full time position and further training may be available on completion of the apprenticeship.



Employer Description:
AJB Group in Corby specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality Joinery, fire door sets and panels. Established in 1999 and providing an excellent service for residential, commercial renovations and new-build developments of all sizes, they have gone from strength to strength.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm

Skills:
communication skills,hardworking,Able to be part of a team,Organisation skills


  • Location: 9 Earlstrees Road Earlstrees Industrial Estate NN17 4AZ
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: BEDFORD COLLEGE
  • Posted: 30-Oct-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk