Apprentice Upholstery Machinists ROGER LEWIS FURNITURE LTD
Apprentice upholstery machinists required for a leading furniture manufacturer. Roger Lewis has been crafting beautiful furniture for over 30 years, designing and manufacturing high quality furniture. Learn how to produce bespoke soft furnishings, cut and pattern match fabric and become a skilled sewing machinist. Apply now for this apprenticeship.
Closing date: 27 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80 to £19,760.00
The company pay the national minimum wage for age and will add £0.50-£1.50 per hour on top of this depending 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
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
06 Mar 2023
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Date posted
17 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000120348
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Work within a small friendly team learning how to set up and operate an upholstery sewing machine
Learn how to make bespoke soft furnishings such as cushions and bespoke furniture
Become a valued member of the sewing department working in a modern refurbished workshop
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Furniture Manufacturer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- During your apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be required to attend WEBS Training on a block release basis which is for a week at a time roughly every 10 weeks, the rest of the time you will be within the workplace. You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. You will use a wide range of techniques whilst you complete a practical project
- WEBS Training aim to build on the skills you already have so you reach your full potential both personally and professionally
- Training will be provided in all areas of upholstery sewing to ensure you are capable of creating practical and bespoke furnishings using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products
- If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualification you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Progression within the company
- Progression on to a level 3 training course
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade C/4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
ROGER LEWIS FURNITURE LTD
Address
The Cotton Works Unit 1 & 2
Vallis Road
Frome
BA11 3EN
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Furniture manufacturer
Level 2 (GCSE)
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