Upholstery Apprentice

COAKLEY & COX LTD

Attleborough (NR17 1YE)

Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 October 2025


Summary

Working a well established company in Norfolk as a trainee upholsterer. You will be enrolled onto an apprenticeship programme learning skills on the job and gain experience in the workplace. Working as part of a team.

Wage

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

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Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Friday - 40 Hours. Times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 10 November 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

Will be taught the skills to be able in time, to take a wooden frame and fully upholster it in a variety of materials Natural materials and foam-based fillings.

Where you'll work

Unit 1
Haverscroft Industrial Estate, New Road
Attleborough
NR17 1YE

Training

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

Training provider

DIDAC LIMITED

Training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

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Training schedule

The apprentice will train in the workplace with regular team calls with the training provider to cover off-course work and complete modules. 

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

The applicant must enjoy a practical and crafty environment, showing a good level of initiative.

About this employer

Specialising in the design and production of contemporary upholstery pieces, we produce for high-end furniture brands as well as working directly with architects, interior designers and contract furniture specifiers to create bespoke pieces for individual projects. We also offer a re-upholstery service which is available for both contemporary and classic pieces.

https://www.coakleyandcox.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to progress through the company. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DIDAC LIMITED

Shannon Eadie

shannon.eadie@didac.co.uk

01174620427

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344996.

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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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