Apprentice Upholsterer

Summary

Apprentice upholsterer required for a leading furnishing manufacturer. A great opportunity to join a growing company manufacturing contemporary furniture. Do you want to Learn how to produce bespoke upholstered furniture and become a skilled trades person. Then apply for this apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 6.30am - 3.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

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

Learn how to upholster bespoke items of contemporary furniture
Learn upholstery techniques, which covers the use of traditional skills, combined with the latest techniques which are used in contemporary upholstery manufacturing
Learn a practical trade within a growing industry
Become a valued member of a friendly upholstery team working in a modern manufacturer

Where you'll work

Liliput Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7AS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WEBS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

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Your training plan

You will be required to attend WEBS Training on a block release basis which is for a week at a time every 10 weeks, based at WEBS Training in Beeston Nottingham
As a upholsterer you will be based in the workshop and provided with tools and training required to fulfil the role. 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 in upholstery

More training information

Training will be provided in all areas of upholstery to ensure you can complete tasks to an extremely high standard that meet quality control
You will learn and use traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing furniture and carry out repairs and re-upholstery of beds and other items

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Math (grade C/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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Physical fitness

About this company

We take pride in crafting more than just visually appealing furniture; we design intelligent and practical solutions that seamlessly integrate into everyday environments, be it an office, university, break room, or reception area. Our motivation stems from the concept of turning good spaces into great experiences and putting a smile on our clients faces with smart and sometimes unexpected functionalities.

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Company benefits

Free on site parking Uniform Option of company pension

After this apprenticeship

Advanced level 3 apprenticeship
Progression within the company

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