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Apprentice Wood Machinist / Frame Maker Saxon Furniture Ltd

Apprentice Wood Machinist / Frame Maker for a furniture manufacturers based in Bolton. You will undertake your Level 2 Furniture Manufacturing qualification.

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

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Closing date: 01 Nov 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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 8:00-5:30pm / Fridays 8:00-12:00pm / 30 min lunch and breaks / 40 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    18 Weeks

  • Possible start date

    08 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000072736

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• A furniture manufacturing apprentice will progress through a structured training plan culminating in achieving a L2 furniture standard qualification
• During this training they will gain experience in a variety of different disciplines within the production environment with a focus on their specialism
• Operate a variety of wood machines to produce timber components used in the construction of chair and settee frames
• Involve assembling components into the finished items

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

Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship in Furniture Manufacturing, including NVQ and functional skills maths and English. Work based learning.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• A great opportunity
to develop your career with an employer who supports continuing professional
development.
.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Monday - Thursday 8:00-5:30pm / Fridays 8:00-12:00pm / 30 min lunch and breaks / 40 hours per week

About the employer

Established in 1982 Saxon furniture has gained a reputation as a manufacturer of high quality hand crafted upholstered furniture with a diverse range of choice of styles and covering materials. We are particularly well known for our ever popular range of deep buttoned classic leather chesterfields. Each one of these benefits from a quality hardwood solid beech frame, quality suspensions and filling materials and the finest leather coverings.

Employer

Saxon Furniture Ltd

Address

Manchester Road

Bolton

Greater Manchester

BL3 2NZ

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Training

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Apprenticeship standard

Furniture manufacturer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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.

Apply now

Closing date: 01 Nov 2022