Company Bio
Established almost 50 years ago, Barons is a leading manufacturer of contract furniture for the healthcare industry. This forward-thinking company is currently undergoing a period of expansion and is looking for enthusiastic apprentices who wish to learn a skill for life. Upholsterers are currently in very short supply in the UK so, as a skilled upholsterer, you should never be short of employment.
Description
• Webbing and prepping of chair frame
• Understanding of foam, fibres and fillers
• Properties/capabilities of different types of fabric
• Various upholstery skills including tacking/back tacking, buttoning and de-buttoning, piped edges/double piped edges
• Developing a keen eye for quality
• Helping out in other areas when required
• Working within Health and Safety guidelines
• Keeping work area clean and tidy
Requirements
• Good practical ability
• Keen and willing to learn
• Use own initiative whilst working in a small team
• Reliable and punctual
Additional Info
In return we will offer you a safe and happy working environment, a company pension scheme when you become eligible, good rates of pay, opportunity of progression within the company a generous bonus scheme, onsite parking, catering facilities and an excellent training program.