Apprentice Upholsterer
ROGER LEWIS CONTRACTS LIMITED
Frome (BA11 3EN)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 May 2026
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Summary
At Roger Lewis, leads in British upholstery and precision joinery. Our heritage lies in traditional upholstery to create furniture of exceptional quality, durability and style.We are looking for an apprentice upholsterer to join the team. Do you want to learn how to produce bespoke upholstered furniture and become a skilled trades person.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 - Friday 8am - 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- 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 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:
- Lean how to sew upholstery components
- Learn how to hand cut fabric
- Learn how to pattern match fabric
- Learn how to work with different materials such as leather and cottons
- Learn a practical trade within a growing industry
- Become a valued member of a friendly team working in a modern manufacturer
During your Standard Level 2 Modern Upholstery apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be trained at the employer within the workplace and also at WEBS Training in Nottingham on a block basis for 4 days at a time every 10 weeks.
You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. WEBS Training aim to build on the skills you already have so you reach your full potential both personally and professionally.
Training will be provided in all areas of Modern Upholstery to ensure you can create practical and bespoke furniture using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products.
Where you'll work
The Cotton Works
Unit 1 & 2
Vallis Road
Frome
BA11 3EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEBS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
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Training schedule
During your Standard Level 2 Modern Upholstery apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be trained at the employer within the workplace and also at WEBS Training in Nottingham on a block basis for 4 days at a time every 10 weeks.
More training information
Offered on a block basis every 10 weeks based in Nottingham so must be happy to be away from home. Accommodation and expenses covered by employer.
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
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The apprenticeship is delivered on a block basis so travel and staying away from home are essential. Block is delivered in Nottingham every 10 weeks for 1 week at a time. Expenses covered by employer.
About this employer
At Roger Lewis, we bring together more than three decades of expertise in British upholstery and precision joinery from our manufacturing facility in Somerset, England. Our heritage lies in traditional upholstery techniques, honed through generations of craftspeople, combined with the precision of modern technology to create furniture of exceptional quality, durability and style.
We specialise in soft furnishings, bespoke upholstered furniture, and modular furniture solutions for the Build to Rent, Hospitality and Education sectors. Whether developing bespoke furniture for a statement interior or delivering high-volume Build to Rent furniture, our team balances artistry with precision to meet the vision of every project.
Company benefits
Free onsite parking.
After this apprenticeship
Progression on to Level 3 Bespoke Upholstery.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEBS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029911.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11:59pm)