Apprentice Upholsterer
OCEE DESIGN LIMITED
Northampton, NN4 7AS
Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 October 2024
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Summary
Apprentice upholsterer required for a leading furnishing manufacturer. A great opportunity to join a growing company manufacturing contemporary furniture. Do you want to Learn how to produce bespoke upholstered furniture and become a skilled trades person. Then apply for this apprenticeship
- Annual wage
- £18,720 a year
- Training course
- Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 06.30am-15.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Upholster bespoke items of contemporary furniture
- Learn upholstery techniques, which covers the use of traditional skills, combined with the latest techniques which are used in contemporary upholstery manufacturing
- Learn a practical trade within a growing industry
- Become a valued member of a friendly upholstery team working in a modern manufacturer
Where you’ll work
Liliput Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7AS
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WEBS TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
You will be required to attend WEBS Training on a block release basis which is for a week at a time every 10 weeks, based at WEBS Training in Beeston Nottingham, the cost of which is covered by the employer.
As an upholsterer you will be based in the workshop and provided with tools and training required to fulfil the role. You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. You will use a wide range of techniques whilst you complete a practical project in upholstery.
Training will be provided in all areas of upholstery to ensure you can complete tasks to an extremely high standard that meet quality control.
You will learn and use traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing furniture and carry out repairs and reupholstery of beds and other items.
If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have an 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Math (grade C/4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Creative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Block attendance is required, being in Nottingham for 1 week at a time every 10 weeks paid for by the employer
About this company
We take pride in crafting more than just visually appealing furniture; we design intelligent and practical solutions that seamlessly integrate into everyday environments, be it an office, university, break room, or reception area. Our motivation stems from the concept of turning good spaces into great experiences and putting a smile on our clients faces with smart and sometimes unexpected functionalities.
https://oceefour.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free onsite parking. Modern workshop. Pension
After this apprenticeship
- Progression within the company
- Progression on to Level 3 Advanced Upholstery
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEBS TRAINING LIMITED
Emma Dougan
e.dougan@webstraining.com
01159677771
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282530.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)
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