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Apprentice Wood Machinist Cartmell & Barlow / Watsons Ltd

Apprentice Wood Machinist for a Coffin manufacturers based in Preston. 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: 26 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 4.15pm, 30 minutes lunch, 2 x 15 minute breaks, 37.5 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000090138

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working closely with experienced staff
  • Selecting stock and timber
  • Marking and cutting materials
  • Assembly
  • Using hand and power tools
  • Operating machinery
  • Working to Health and Safety Requirements
  • Potential bench joinery training

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

Intermediate Level 2 Apprentice Furniture Manufacturer, including NVQ and functional skills maths and English. Work based learning.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 4.15pm, 30 minutes lunch, 2 x 15 minute breaks, 37.5 hours per week

About the employer

Traditional coffin and casket manufacturer. Established nearly 150 years ago.

Employer

Cartmell & Barlow / Watsons Ltd

Address

85 Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall

Preston

Lancashire

PR5 5UR

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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: 26 Dec 2022