Derwen Joinery
Develop within Advanced Engineering
Career Development Opportunities – Disciplines and roles include:
• Business Administration & Management
• Traditional Production
• CAD/CAM Production
• Estimating & Sales
• CNC Production
Location: Derwen Joinery, Wrexham LL13 8UG
Job Type: Full-time | Entry Level
Starting Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per year
Start your Technical Apprenticeship within an advanced engineering joinery manufacturing business, combining:
Technical drawing, Building surveying, Cost analysis, Manufacturing, Management roles.
All contributing to the delivery of high-quality bespoke joinery products.
Educational Background
Have you recently completed your A-Levels (or equivalent) and are interested in a technical career?
Derwen Joinery is looking for a confident, well-educated, motivated team player to join our team.
This role sits within the managerial hub of a smart, lean and effective business unit. Delivering efficient and high quality outcomes across all areas of the business is central to Derwen’s operating model.
This opportunity allows you to develop a broad business-wide and manufacturing skillset, creating strong foundations
for a long-term career.
Derwen aims to develop the Managers and Leaders of the future, investing in career development to maximise the
potential of this role. You will build your skills and career through a broad-based training pathway with practical and
managerial exposure.
Derwen’s Product Range
As a bespoke purpose-made joinery manufacturer, Derwen processes raw timber into high-quality finished products.
Our work includes Shop Fronts, Doors, Windows, Reception Counters / Bars, Custom joinery components.
Manufacturing new products from detailed drawings and historic, conservation or bespoke aged products as 3D
scanning and reverse engineering.
Training and Development
Shop Floor Production Training – You will gain experience in:
1. Traditional Joinery Manufacturing Techniques
2. Advanced CNC Manufacturing
3. Spray Shop & Advanced Coating Applications
4. Joinery Final Assemblies
5. Logistics & Distribution
Office-Based – Final Principal Roles
Office-Based – Final Principal Roles
1. Estimating, Work Winning & Production Coordination
2. CAD Drafting and Design (AutoCAD)
3. CNC Programming
4. Reverse Engineering & 3D Scanning
5. Business Administration, Compliance, Audit & Management
Learning and Career Development Journey
You will develop through a combination of:
• Working alongside experienced shop floor and managerial staff
• Formal education courses (evening classes or short intensive training programmes)
• Online training programmes
• One-to-one mentoring from process experts within the business
Salary & Career Progression
• Starting Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per year
• Clear career development pathway & Opportunity to progress into technical, commercial or managerial roles
What Makes Us Different
• Develop valuable technical and commercial skills
• Work beyond the office
• Early responsibility and real project involvement
• Heritage Conservation Specialists
• Advanced manufacturing and CNC production
• Varied products and diverse projects
What We’re Looking For
• A-Level leaver (or equivalent qualification)
• Strong maths and analytical skills
• Interest in manufacturing, architecture, construction, engineering or technical design
• Attention to detail and Problem-solving ability
• Motivation and enthusiasm to learn
• Strong IT literacy (CAD experience beneficial)
To apply for this job email your details to jenny.roberts@derwenjoinery.co.uk.