Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities to include:
- All aspects of manufacturing furniture
- Cutting the fabric
- Sewing
- Upholstery techniques
- Furniture finishing
- Heavy lifting involved
- Working to Health & Safety Regulations
- Constant everyday training
Future Prospects
Progression into full-time employment upon completion of this apprenticeship.
Reality Check
The company may wish to interview applicants before the closing date, resulting in the vacancy being filled before the given date.
3 monthly reviews.
20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Skills Required
- Good practical ability
- Good knowledge of health and safety
Qualities Required
- A keen interest in upholstery
- Practical ability
- Keen and willing to learn
- Able to take instruction
- Heavy lifting involved
- Flexible with duties
- Punctual and reliable
- Work well in a team
Qualifications Required
No formal qualifications required.
Training Provided
Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Leve 2 NVQ in Furniture Occupations
- Level 2 Technical Certificate
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
- Work-based learning