Apprentice Upholstery Cutter
OCEE DESIGN LIMITED
Northampton, NN4 7AS
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 20 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 October 2024
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Summary
Apprentice upholstery Cutter required for a leading furnishing manufacturer. A great opportunity to join a growing company manufacturing contemporary furniture. Do you want to learn how cut fabric, pattern match fabric for bespoke upholstered furniture and become a skilled trades person? Then apply for this apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
- £16,640 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 2 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
- Learn how to cut upholstery fabric for bespoke items of contemporary furniture
- Learn cutting techniques, which covers the use of traditional hand cutting skills combined with the latest cutting machinery which are used in contemporary upholstery manufacturing
- Learn how to pattern match fabrics and produce jigs and templates
- Learn how to carry out basic sewing tasks related to upholstery cutting and sewing
- Learn a practical trade within a growing industry
- Become a valued member of a friendly 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.
As a upholstery cutter 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.
Training will be provided in all areas of upholstery cutting 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.
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
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Math (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Have to be happy to attend block training in Nottingham for a week at a time, 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/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free onsite parking
After this apprenticeship
Progression within the company may be possible for the right candidate
Potential for Level 3 in 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 VAC1000282551.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 20 November at 11:59pm)
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