We are proud to have attracted and retained such a talented team of workers. At the heart of our company is a team of dedicated craftsmen and professionals who bring passion, expertise, and creativity to every project. From the skilled joiners in our workshop to our knowledgeable management and design teams, each member plays a vital role in delivering the exceptional quality and service that define our company. We celebrate our people through training and investment. As such, we are always seeking individuals with an enthusiasm to continue developing their skills to join our growing team, with opportunities across all disciplines.
Apprenticeships
To ensure the continued excellence of our craft, we are proud to offer a range of apprenticeships every year. These structured two-year programs are carefully designed to nurture the next generation of talented craftsmen and professionals, including designers, joiners, cabinetmakers, machinists, finishers and site installers.
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We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where talent thrives and innovation flourishes. Through hands-on training and mentorship, we strive not only to equip our apprentices with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers, but also to lay the foundation for the future success of our own business.
By investing in this new wave of skilled workers, we are contributing to the long-term sustainability and innovation of the industry as a whole, ensuring that our craft continues to thrive for years to come. Our commitment to apprenticeships reflects our belief in the power of education and experience, as well as our dedication to maintaining the high standards that have defined our brand throughout the years.
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We are always open to offering apprenticeship roles within our team. Our roles are designed to combine hands-on experience with expert mentorship, allowing individuals to learn the intricacies of joinery while working on real-world projects. We believe in investing in the future of our industry by nurturing talent and fostering a deep understanding of the craftsmanship that defines our work. By joining our team, apprentices gain not only technical skills but also the confidence and knowledge to excel in a rewarding career in joinery.
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At NBJ, we're always open to expanding our connections. If you are interested in applying for an apprenticeship opportunity, please get in touch via the application form below.
Current Vacancies
From our skilled joiners in our workshop to our knowledgeable management and design teams, each member plays a vital role in delivering the exceptional quality and service that define our company.
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Seeking experienced makers to join our team at the workshop in South Leicestershire. An ability to work to a very high standard, motivated and positive attitude are essential skills. Overtime opportunities. Full time position. Salary / pay according to experience.
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We would welcome applications from skilled and semi-skilled furniture finishers / sprayers. For successful applicants with limited experience, appropriate training will be provided for the role. Core skills to include surface preparation, staining, sealing and applying top coat lacquers of all sheen levels, application of fire lacquers and a diligent approach to quality control. Past experience of liquid metal finishes would be beneficial. Overtime opportunities. Full time position. Salary / pay according to experience.
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This role is suited to an ambitious design technician with a minimum of 8-years previous experience, who would like to gain further skills and knowledge while working on some of the best woodworking and cabinetry projects in the UK. Your skills will be tested in this role, and you will be required to produce detailed design information to a very high quality as well as being able to communicate effectively with our clients. It is important you are able to work well with others and be a good team player, but also have an ability to manage your own workload and use your initiative to solve problems.
Further details available in the Role Description.
Work Experience
We provide meaningful work experience opportunities to students, whether at school (year 11-13), college or university.
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If you are looking to gain first-hand knowledge of what the specialist joinery and construction industry is like, we offer year round work experience placements and insight days. Our placements usually last between one to two weeks and offer you the opportunity to spend some time outside of the classroom and gain an insight into the trade and profession. A work placement may assist with informing your career choice, or open your eyes to options you hadn’t yet considered.
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We understand our role to support and encourage interest in our industry, and welcome students with a wide range of career aspirations, whether in joinery and furniture making for those training to be bench joiners, cabinetmakers, machinists, CNC operators, finishers, site installers, designers and project managers - or it may also include a week’s experience in a joinery manufacturing environment for aspiring architects, interior designers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and people wanting to train in other specialist trades.
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If you are interested, please complete the work experience form below and return by email to chris@nbj.ltd and sharon@nbj.ltd.
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“NBJ prides itself on the investment, training and support it gives their staff, of which I have been privileged to have been a part of. These foundational commitments and guiding principles have been the driving forces behind my continued development.”
– Jonah Cotton
Trainee Project Manager