Job Title:Apprentice Assembler / Bench Joiner

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Apprentice Assembler / Bench Joiner

Grade:National Minimum Wage

Responsible to:Workshop Team Leader

Responsible for:Working under the direction and guidance of an experienced Bench Joiner to support the assembly and joinery of all bespoke products within the workshop, whilst working towards an NVQ (joinery apprenticeship through East Durham College) to gain the skills and experience to become a fully operational Bench Joiner.

Role Hierarchy

The following list is typical of the level of duties which the Apprentice Assembler / Bench Joiner is expected to perform or be responsible for. It is not necessary exhaustive and other duties of similar type and level may be expected from time to time in line with business requirements.

Responsibilities

Initially work under remote supervision of an experienced Bench Joiner to gain knowledge and experience of carrying out full assembly / pre-work process activities, laminating and bonding process activities, hand edge work process activities and solid surface / corian process activities
Once knowledge and experience are gained, take responsibility for own assembly projects, building towards more bespoke and complex joinery activities in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring all fixed small machines and hand power tools are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair and operate according to manufacturer’s guidelines
Ensure all Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times and comply with all Health & Safety rules
Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions
Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed at all times
Accurately complete and submit all necessary paperwork, such as timesheets etc.
Maintain a clean and tidy work place
Strive to achieve personal and departmental KPI’s
Ensure completion of all coursework to the required standard and take part in the apprentice review process and complete any identified training requirements
Conduct yourself in such a way as to bring credit to TSF and yourself

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Familiarisation with the Health and Safety policy, follow best practice and adhere to the requirements of risk assessments and method statements.
Personal responsibility to make full use of safety equipment, co-operate in all consultations and to not misuse or interfere with safety equipment.
Obligation to report to management any training needs, unsafe practices and/or working conditions, damage to equipment or reckless/violent behaviour by others.

Our must haves

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent communication skills
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
Ability to co-ordinate or meet tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail skills

Experience, Qualifications or Training

Passion or interest in wood joinery

Cultural Behaviours

Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions and behaviours
Value creativity and innovation
Put people at the heart of everything and value the contribution that they can make
Be energised and energise others in pursuit of TSF’s goals
Work in an ethical way that demonstrates your personal values and integrity

TSF’s Responsibilities

The post holder will act as an ambassador for TSF.

The post holder must at all times comply with Equality and Diversity policies and procedures and adopt the Company’s culture of inclusion, fairness and respect.

The post holder will be expected to have understanding of inclusivity in relation to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion & belief and sexual orientation.

The post holder must at all times comply with the Health and Safety Policy and procedures and must draw to their manager’s attention any unsafe working practice/conditions.

The post holder will comply with the aims and objectives of our Environmental Strategy and drawing to management’s attention any adverse environmental impacts.

The post holder will comply with the Information Security Policy and must draw to their manager’s attention any security breaches.