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Apprenticeship Wood Machinist Andrew Paul Furniture Ltd

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our Wood Machine Workshop. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of Machining and Cutting through WEBS structured training programme as well as on the job training. You will learn practical skills and techniques to produce different types of components.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £187.59

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 07.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 07.00am - 12.00pm

    Total hours per week: 39.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    05 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Aug 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001749167

  • Positions

    5 available

A wood machinist is the baseline of the industry creating different wood based components to be used on different pieces of furniture. Wood machining is the ideal career pathway for someone who enjoys a practical opportunity.

Duties will Include:

  • Measuring out the quantity of timber needed and the measurements required to be cut
  • Selecting the correct type of wood for a specific project
  • Check and ensure all materials are to specification with job requirements
  • Cutting and shaping timber
  • Following Health and Safety procedures whilst using woodworking machines and to follow codes of conduct whilst in the workplace
  • Using a wide range of machinery such as band saws, CNC machines, Wide Belt Sander and Cross Cut saw

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Skills required to become a Wood Machinist:

  • Punctual/timekeeping skills
  • A keen attention to detail
  • material knowledge
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good communication
  • The ability to follow instructions
  • Excellent practical skills
  • Exceptional math skills for taking measurements
  • The ability to work under pressure

Personal qualities

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical minded person who is looking to start their career in Furniture Manufacturing specialising in working on wood machinery. The ideal candidate will be reliable, honest, assertive, willing to learn, a team player and flexible in their approach to work.

Desired qualifications

None required, however the successful candidate will work towards their Functional Skills in both maths and English if they have not achieved prior or have an equivalent.

Future prospects

Progression Opportunities:

  • Advanced Apprenticeship in a trade specific role
  • Progression within the organisation with more responsibility
  • Operating CAD software

Things to consider

  • Are you a practical person looking to gain new skills?
  • Do you want to be part of a dynamic team?

Please note:

  • Some Furniture Manufacturing roles required repetition

About the employer

The knowledge and skill base from the East Midlands town of Long Eaton has created a centre of excellence for the manufacture of fine upholstered furniture in the UK and Andrew Paul Furniture are situated at the heart of it. The statement 'Made in Long Eaton' means a great deal when it comes to fine furniture. The directors themselves have over 60 years' experience in designing and manufacturing fine furniture, together with a wealth of skill sets to draw upon. As a family run business, Andrew Paul has developed an ability to integrate and incorporate aspects of the 'best in design' into our individual furniture, which would be described as 'the mixing of traditional skills with contemporary designs, as well as giving traditional designs a contemporary twist'.

We are able to develop a full range of Sofas, Chairs and Beds to suit the needs of our customers and we fully understand the need to keep pace with the changing demands of our sophisticated consumers. Andrew Paul are perfectly placed, with our in-house development team, to be both proactive and reactive to ensure that our design lead furniture is exactly as you require. To achieve this, we manufacture virtually all the elements of our furniture ourselves,from our solid hardwood frames, through to the finished upholstered piece, incorporating our vast range of hardwood stained feet, allowing your customers mix and match to complement their furniture. We also strive to ensure that we use FSC accredited materials. 'Traditional Service Values' combined with contemporary techniques and designs are synonymous with Andrew Paul Furniture, who continually push the boundaries to deliver the very best in comfort quality and excellence.

Employer

Andrew Paul Furniture Ltd

Address

Unit 1

Meadow Brooks Business Park

Meadow Lane

Nottingham

NG10 2GD

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Training

Training provider

WEBS TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Webs Training Ltd

Contact

Jennie Jarvis 0115 9677771 j.jarvis@webstraining.com

Intermediate Furniture Manufacturer Standard.

During your apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be required to attend WEBS Training on Day release basis which is once a week, the rest of the time you will be within the work place. 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.

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 Manufacturing and Wood Machining to ensure you are capable carrying out your role using 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.

Apprenticeship standard

Furniture manufacturer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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