Apprentice Upholsterer Metro Furniture North East Ltd

Apprentice Upholsterer for a Furniture company based in Darlington. You will undertake your Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer qualification. You will learn all aspects of upholstery, preparation of new chair and sofa frames, foaming up and upholstering top covers.

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

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Closing date: 21 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

    £195.36 per week (dependent on age)

  • Working week

    Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm Fri 8:00am-2:00pm / 1hr lunch / 37 hours p/w

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000131135

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Will learn all aspects of upholstery.
• Preparation of new chair and sofa frames.
• Foaming up and upholstering top covers.
• Will also learn re-upholstery as some of our business specializes in repair and re-cover work.

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

Communication skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm Fri 8:00am-2:00pm / 1hr lunch / 37 hours p/w Wage dependent on age.

About the employer

A family business we have been upholstering, manufacturing and repairing furniture for over 40 years. Based in Darlington, we can provide our domestic services to the County Durham area. Contract and commercial work is carried out throughout the UK. We have Guild of Master craftsmen membership so you can be confident about our quality of work and reliability. We manufacture and supply furniture to the whole of the UK and Europe.

Employer

Metro Furniture North East Ltd

Address

Unit 6 Alliance Industrial Estate, Dodsworth Street

Darlington

Durham

DL5 4NB

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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: 21 Jun 2023