Apprentice Upholsterer - 14717

SOFAS AND STUFF LTD

Lancashire, PR1 5ST

Closes on Monday 23 December

Posted on 25 September 2024


Summary

Sofas & Stuff Ltd in Preston are recruiting for an Apprentice Upholsterer. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship over the duration of 24 months. Working alongside experienced craftsmen and technicians to learn all details of traditional and modern upholstery techniques.

Annual wage
£18,720 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday; 6:45am - 4:45pm. Breaks am/pm (Paid) and 30 min lunch (Unpaid).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

Working alongside experienced craftsmen and technicians to learn all details of traditional and modern upholstery techniques, your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with Cutting and Sewing fabrics for upholstered furniture pieces.
  • Attaching foams/fabrics/paddings/suspensions using various modern and traditional techniques including buttoning.
  • Learning how to operate and maintain upholstery equipment.
  • Helping to assemble and finish upholstered furniture products.
  • Understanding quality control procedures and ensuring products meet Sofas and Stuff required quality control.

Where you’ll work

Deepdale Mill Street

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5ST

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

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Your training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills maths and English (if required)
  • Work-based learning 
  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Team working
  • Punctual

About this company

Sofas and Stuff Ltd are a leading upholstery manufacturing company specialising in producing high quality upholstered furniture for domestic and commercial clients. With a focus on craftmanship , we strive to create unique and durable pieces of furniture that exceed our customer expectations.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression onto full time employment 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254 395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279151.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 23 December

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