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Apprentice Upholsterer Forest Sofa Ltd (Blackburn)

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Apprentice Upholsterer based at Forest Sofa in Blackburn. You will undertake your Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 07 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

• Annual wage

  £9,754.68

  Increments 3 months in dependent on performance

  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

  Mon - Fri - 8:00am - 16:00pm / 1/2 hour Lunch / 37 Hours per week

  Total hours per week: 39.00

• Expected duration

  18 Months

• Possible start date

  14 Sep 2022

• Date posted

  09 Jun 2022

• Apprenticeship level

  Intermediate
  Level 2 (GCSE)

• Reference number

  VAC1000053815

• Positions

  1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• To be trained in all aspects of upholstery
• Stripping down and preparing frames
• Upholstering domestic and contract furniture
• Using hand and power tools
• Making beds and sofas from start to finish
• Working to health and safety regulations

THE COMPANY MAY WISH TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, RESULTING IN THE VACANCY BEING FILLED BEFORE THE GIVEN DATE.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 apprenticeship in Upholstery.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 08:00am - 1:00pm, 30 minutes lunch & 2x 15 minute breaks.

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About the employer

A well established furniture business in Blackburn with a sister company in Manchester. They make sofas and bed heads plus other upholstered items.

Employer

Forest Sofa Ltd (Blackburn)

About disability confident

Disabled candidates will generally be offered an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this vacancy. Contact the employer for full details.

Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

Address

Furthergate Industrial Estate, Clerk Hill Street

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3BY

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Training

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Apprenticeship standard

Furniture manufacturer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 07 Sep 2022