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Apprentice Furniture Assembler Curtis Furniture Ltd

Curtis Furniture in Leeds are looking to recruit an Apprentice Furniture Assembler.

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

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Closing date: 27 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,252.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, start 7:00am finish 15:30pm, Friday 7:00am till 14:30pm, ½ hr lunch break, 39 hours a week

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 May 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000073516

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Would you like the opportunity to work for one of West Yorkshire’s leading businesses?

Do you have the drive and passion to learn a niche skill and be mentored by a fabulous in-house design and manufacturing team, whilst undertaking your level 2 Furniture Assembler qualification?

Curtis Furniture Ltd are searching for a new generation of apprentice Furniture Assemblers.

Working in a fast-paced team you will be learning from the ground up to become a fully-fledged Furniture Assembler.
You will be working with excellent time served mentors and learning all aspects of the business to enable you to gain the confidence to be the best you can be!

You will be learning to:
• Develop your skills to create eye catching furniture, products and items using traditional and modern Assembly/Joinery techniques.
• Using various hand tools and ancillary equipment
• Carry out various jointing methods for the various types of furniture
• Use clamps, cramps and pneumatic presses to assemble the furniture
• Learn various assembly methods based on using materials such as MDF, MFC, Veneer, Solid timber and Laminates
• Adhere to site Health and Safety rules.
• Adhere to internal Quality Standards

This is a wonderful opportunity for a candidate who is practically minded, with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be physically fit as there will be some manual handling and most of all be keen to learn!
In return you will work in a fabulous environment for a company who are passionate about their staff with excellent opportunities for skill progression.

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

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Furniture Manufacturing. 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 4-9) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

Monday - Thursday, start 7:00am finish 15:30pm, Friday 7:00am till 14:30pm, ½ hr lunch break, 39 hours a week

About the employer

We are very proud to be a UK contract furniture manufacturer. Our products are designed and manufactured to a very high specification in our recently expanded 60,000 square ft factory in West Yorkshire. As a Curtis customer, you’ll enjoy the many advantages of dealing direct with a specialist manufacturer including cost savings, reduced lead times and a dedicated Project Manager.

Employer

Curtis Furniture Ltd

Address

1B Haigh Park Road

Leeds

Yorkshire

LS10 1RT

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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: 27 Apr 2023