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Furniture Manufacture Apprentice VANCONCEPT DESIGN LTD

As a Workshop Apprentice your role will be fully involved with all that we do. From manufacturing wood/metalwork parts right through to installation within customer vans. A large part of our business is mail order, so there will be a focus on preparing kits and customer orders as well as assembling parts for our van conversions.

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Closing date: 10 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    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 to Friday, shifts between 8am and 5.45pm. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000104212

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include:

  • Manufacture of wood/plastic parts using our in-house CNC router
  • Manufacture/assemble metalwork parts with the opportunity to learn MIG/TIG welding
  • Product assembly – including adding finishings such as automotive carpet
  • Installation of kits into customer and company vans
  • Building product kits – using product kit lists to prepare parts and fixings
  • Packaging customer orders

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

Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship standard.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness, Practical assembly skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/B+) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/B+) Desired

About the employer

Vanconcept design and manufacturer bespoke van conversions for the active lifestyle leisure industry from our base in Hampshire, UK. We have also developed a range of products for the DIY van convertor along with Crux, our modular van conversion system. We pride ourselves on supplying top quality products and to manufacture as much as we can in-house.

Employer

VANCONCEPT DESIGN LTD

Address

WOLFE MEAD

FARNHAM ROAD

BORDON

GU35 0NH

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Training

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Contact

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

+441625410022

Apprenticeship standard

Furniture manufacturer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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