Apprentice Cabinet Maker

ALIAS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

PECKLETON (LE9 7RN)

Closes in 26 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking to train someone who is interested in the creative aspect of producing high end furniture and displays for commercial and domestic environments. Assuming you would be starting at entry level we are driven to train our apprentices and build long standing careers with them. 

Wage

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

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Training course
Furniture making operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 12 noon.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

  • Initially shadowing senior joiners with entry level tasks to get an understanding of procedures and processes. You will be given some simple assembly tasks and also be trained on using power tools and machinery such as table saw and router (subject to age) and will expand on this as you progress through your training
  • Assisting the team in completing projects on time
  • Completing assembly tasks under supervision
  • Preparing finished items for despatch
  • Assisting in general workshop duties
  • Maintaining tools and equipment
  • Emptying offcut bins and general house keeping
  • Learning and understanding joinery best practices

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
PECKLETON LANE BUSINESS PARK
PECKLETON COMMON
PECKLETON
LE9 7RN

Training

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

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Training course

Furniture making operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and interpret job specifications, technical drawings or information for furniture making activity.
  • Plan furniture making activity including timescales for completion, and organise materials and resources.
  • Prepare and maintain the work area.
  • Apply safe systems of working including risk assessment.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Follow workplace operating procedures.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Select tools, equipment, and machinery for furniture making activity.
  • Apply first line maintenance of, tools, equipment, and machinery. For example, checking tool condition, cleaning, lubrication, visual inspection, tool calibration.
  • Set up and operate furniture making machinery.
  • Identify and select materials used in furniture making.
  • Apply preparation techniques to materials.
  • Prepare and use jigs and templates used in the work activity. Check jigs and templates for damage.
  • Measure and mark out materials including measurement tool calibration checks.
  • Manufacture furniture components including cutting and shaping.
  • Apply jointing techniques to produce furniture components.
  • Assemble and secure furniture components in position, for example clamping and gluing techniques.
  • Attach furniture fittings and fixtures.
  • Carry out rectification, repair and rework of manufactured furniture.
  • Follow quality assurance processes.
  • Pack and store components and products.
  • Record furniture making activity information - paper based or electronic.
  • Apply basic continuous improvement techniques. For example, lean manufacturing, six sigma, 5S and KAIZEN.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Apply escalation procedures in relation to faults or issues.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
  • Communicate verbally with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Communicate in writing with colleagues and supervisors using industry terminology electronically or paper based.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Undertake and record learning and development activities.
  • Read and interpret job specifications, technical drawings or information for furniture making activity.
  • Plan furniture making activity including timescales for completion, and organise materials and resources.
  • Prepare and maintain the work area.
  • Apply safe systems of working including risk assessment.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Follow workplace operating procedures.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Select tools, equipment, and machinery for furniture making activity.
  • Apply first line maintenance of, tools, equipment, and machinery. For example, checking tool condition, cleaning, lubrication, visual inspection, tool calibration.
  • Set up and operate furniture making machinery.
  • Identify and select materials used in furniture making.
  • Apply preparation techniques to materials.
  • Prepare and use jigs and templates used in the work activity. Check jigs and templates for damage.
  • Measure and mark out materials including measurement tool calibration checks.
  • Manufacture furniture components including cutting and shaping.
  • Apply jointing techniques to produce furniture components.
  • Assemble and secure furniture components in position, for example clamping and gluing techniques.
  • Attach furniture fittings and fixtures.
  • Carry out rectification, repair and rework of manufactured furniture.
  • Follow quality assurance processes.
  • Pack and store components and products.
  • Record furniture making activity information - paper based or electronic.
  • Apply basic continuous improvement techniques. For example, lean manufacturing, six sigma, 5S and KAIZEN.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Apply escalation procedures in relation to faults or issues.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
  • Communicate verbally with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Communicate in writing with colleagues and supervisors using industry terminology electronically or paper based.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Undertake and record learning and development activities.

Training schedule

The successful apprentice will attend Freemen's Park Campus on a fortnightly basis, 2 days at a time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 2)
  • Maths (grade 2)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Positive attitude
  • Good practical skill set
  • Passionate about joinery
  • Enthusiastic
  • Motivated

About this employer

Bespoke Joinery Manufacturing Specialists whose mission is simple.

'We love bringing people’s ideas to life. We also truly believe in being a modern manufacturing outfit that delivers excellent results with the highest possible customer service.'
 
Each and every project we embark on is delivered to the highest possible standards, using the latest technology and most efficient and sustainable processes and resources.

https://www.alias-industries.co.uk/

After this apprenticeship

  • There is an expectation of a full time role at Alias

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Devina Fergus

defergus@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07795331688

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016979.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)