Apprentice Bench Joiner - REF 14836
MICHAEL JAMES FURNITURE LTD
NELSON (BB9 0HT)
Closes on Monday 1 September 2025
Posted on 9 July 2025
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Summary
Michael James Furniture Ltd in Nelson are recruiting for an Apprentice Bench Joiner. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship over the duration of 24 months.
- Wage
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£13,741 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 - Thursday 7:30am - 4:45pm / 15 minutes AM & PM paid / 30 minutes unpaid lunch
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 7 September 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
• Learn the knowledge and understanding of the furniture industry
• Sanding (hand and disc)
• Component parts
• Assembly of component parts
• Use of tools
• Use of machines (once trained)
• Preparing wood for spraying
• Attention to detail
• General housekeeping of the workspace
Where you'll work
UNIT 5
BARNFIELD BUSINESS CENTRE
BRUNSWICK STREET
NELSON
BB9 0HT
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 CIC
Your training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
- Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer
- Functional skills
- Work based learning
Requirements
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
- Hands on
- An interest in furniture
- Reliable transport
- Punctual
About this company
Michael James Furniture is a bespoke furniture company based in Clitheroe & we make all our furniture at our factory in Nelson. We do full fitted kitchens, utilities, pantries, freestanding bedroom, vanity & bathroom furniture and so much more - From cinema rooms & outdoor kitchens, to secret doors & utilities with its own dog shower station. You can’t miss our touch when it comes to keeping a spacious yet luxurious environment. Individuality is at the focal point of our work, and we always ensure that you receive the very best.
After this apprenticeship
Progression onto full time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
Recruitment
recruitment@nltg.co.uk
01254395355
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329037.
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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025
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