Company Bio
British Hardwoods has been in business since 1992. MD, Tony Fillingham, started out as a one man operation using a mobile chainsaw mill gradually building up a stock of mature hardwoods from fallen and inaccessible logs. Today, the company has grown to become one of the UK’s leading solid and engineered wood flooring manufacturers, operating from a 17,500 ft2 purpose built factory situated at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
At British Hardwoods we are passionate about the values that wood can offer to your living environment. We know that the hardwood products you buy from us will be part of your everyday life for years to come, which is why we strive to make sure they offer excellent value and a lifetime of enjoyment.
Our ethos lies not only in the quality of our products, but the quality of life. We employ a sustainable approach to manufacturing all our hardwood products, sourcing timber only from certified suppliers across Europe, North America and Canada. Furthermore, 100% of our wood waste generated during our manufacturing process is re-used to fuel our biomass converter which heats our entire factory and offices. Read more about our Environmental Policy.
At British Hardwoods we are proud to employ a local workforce of hardworking people who all play their own individual part in the ongoing success of the business. We offer a rolling programme of apprenticeships which train and develop local youngsters wishing to start a career in the wood industry.
Description
• Working alongside experienced craftsmen learning all aspects of woodmachining on a structured wood machining apprenticeship.
• Main duties include: Processing hardwoods from the log to the finished kiln-dried products.
• Learning to set up, operate and maintain a wide variety of modern woodworking machines.
• You will be producing high quality timber products such as flooring, mouldings and window boards. Working towards and learning Health and Safety regulations. The company is driven by an environmental ethos, so learning about sustainability and environment waste management will be integrated in the job role.
Requirements
• Hardworking
• Friendly
• Practical person
• Keen and willing to learn
• Punctual and reliable
Additional Info
• Annual leave of 22 days plus bank holidays
• Lots of variety during apprenticeship, learning various aspects of the business.
• Structured apprenticeship with support in company and tutor sessions every 6 weeks.
• Full PPE provided
• Discretionary bonus
• Potential Christmas bonus