Apprentice furniture maker required for a leading furniture manufacturer. A great opportunity to join a growing company manufacturing sofas, chairs and beds. Learn how to produce and assemble furniture frames, set up and operate wood machines and make furniture items.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and assemble different furniture frames
* Work with various hand and power tools
* Perform cutting, sanding, prepping and finishing tasks
* Handle a wide range of different materials, such as hard wood and soft wood
* Cut materials precisely for applications
* Maintain a clean workspace and manage general labour duties
* Organisational skills for managing tasks and inventory
* Manage and organise stock effectively
* Collaborate within a team environment
* Work independently, using initiative to solve challenges
Comprehensive Modern Furniture Making Training
During your Standard Level 2 Furniture Making Operative apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be trained at the employer within the workplace and also at WEBS Training in Nottingham on a day basis, once per week.
You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. WEBS Training aim to build on the skills you already have so you reach your full potential both personally and professionally.
Training will be provided in all areas of Furniture to ensure you can create practical furniture using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products.
If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualification you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme.
Career Progression and Opportunities
This role offers opportunities to advance to a Level 3, along with increased responsibilities.
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
* Effective communication skills
* Detail-oriented approach
* Strong presentation skills
* Logical and creative thinking
* Ability to work collaboratively
* Ability to take initiative in complex situations
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in English (Grade C/4) - desirable
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths (Grade C/4) - desirable
About the Employer
Rise and Recline is a specialist upholstery manufacturer, focused upon bespoke rise and recline chairs, sofas and adjustable beds. We\'re based in Long Eaton which is key to the craftsmanship we provide as it\'s recognised as the the centre of quality upholstery manufacture in the UK.
Address
Rise and Recline 4,5 & 6 Palmer Business Court, Manor House Road, Long Eaton NG10 1LZ
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Schedule
* Day shift
* Monday to Thursday, 6am - 4.30pm
Work Location: Workplace
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