Apprentice Upholsterer - 13774
Howard Hindson & Son
MIDDLESBROUGH (TS5 6HZ)
Closes on Wednesday 24 September 2025
Posted on 9 July 2025
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Summary
Howard Hindson & Son in Middlesbrough are recruiting for an Apprentice Upholsterer. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship which will take approximately 24 months to complete.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm / unpaid 1 hours lunch
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
• To learn all aspects of upholstery
• Stripping down furniture
• Preparing to upholster items
• Leading and carrying upholstery work in a busy workshop
• Follow instructions and workload issued by the Production Manager
• Keep a clean, tidy and organised work environment at all times
• Keep tools and equipment in good working order
Where you'll work
34 CUMBERLAND ROAD
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS5 6HZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)
Your training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
- Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer
- Work based learning
- Functional Skills
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Honest
About this company
Howard Hindson & Son is a family owned and run business in specialising in the highest quality reupholstery, restoration and repair of domestic, contract and antique furniture in the north east and beyond. The business was first established in 1947 by Howard Hindson in Russell street, Middlesbrough to provide a high quality re-upholstery and furniture restoration service in the North East. We moved in 1974 to Parliament Road and in 1990 bought William Lunnon, another family run upholstery business, to cope with the increased business. Seeking to further expand we made another move in 2004 to Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough giving us a 6000 sq ft workshop with a 1000 sq ft showroom. The business is now 3rd generation since Andrew joined the business in 2004 and Phil joined in 2017.
After this apprenticeship
Progression onto full time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)
Recruitment
recruitment@nltg.co.uk
01254 395355
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275006.
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Closes on Wednesday 24 September 2025
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