Apprentice Bench Joiner - REF 14836

MICHAEL JAMES FURNITURE LTD

NELSON (BB9 0HT)

Closes on Monday 1 September 2025

Posted on 9 July 2025


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

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:45pm / 15 minutes AM & PM paid / 30 minutes unpaid lunch

35 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 7 September 2025

Duration

2 years

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 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)

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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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