Upholstery Apprentice - REF 14857

CONTRACT FURNITURE MANUFACTURING LTD

Pontefract (WF8 1EE)

Closes on Saturday 20 December 2025

Posted on 22 September 2025

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Summary

Contract Furniture Manufacture in Pontefract are recruiting for a Furniture Upholstery apprentice. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship over the duration of 24 months.

Wage

£16,416 a year

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Pay reviewed every 6 months throughout the apprenticeship with opportunities for increase.

Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Thursday 7am-4:30pm, Friday 7am-11am, 30 minutes lunch, 2 x 15 min breaks (unpaid).

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 27 December 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

No prior experience is necessary — full training will be provided

Key Responsibilities:

  • Learn to upholster a wide variety of furniture items from frame to finish
  • Assist in preparing materials such as fabrics, foams, and frames
  • Use hand tools and power tools (e.g. staple guns, drills) safely and effectively
  • Support the team in maintaining high-quality standards and meeting production deadlines
  • Maintain a clean and organised workspace
  • Follow all health & safety procedures and company policies
  • Take part in training sessions and shadow experienced upholsterers to build your skills

Where you'll work

Furniture House
Grove Road
Pontefract
WF8 1EE

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer 
  • Work based learing 
  • Functional skills 

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative
  • Physical fitness
  • Willing to learn and grow
  • Genuine interest in furniture

About this employer

CFM is a contract furniture manufacturer. We specialise in creating high-quality furniture for the care home sector, helping our clients design exceptional interiors.

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto full-time employment.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343243.

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Closes on Saturday 20 December 2025

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