Manufacturing Apprentice

ESP SCOTLAND LIMITED

Burnley (BB11 3DA)

Closes in 20 days (Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 November 2025


Summary

The broad purpose of the occupation is to manufacture, assemble, furniture and furniture components.

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 to Friday 8am - 4:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 December 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

The apprentice will work within a small team manufacturing and assembling playground equipment using a variety of power tools. 

Where you'll work

Eastham Place
Burnley
BB11 3DA

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

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Training schedule

Training will take place one day per week at Burnley College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-E/9-2)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

About this employer

ESP PLAY are an award winning UK playground manufacturer. With a vast range of outdoor play equipment, our highly experienced team will manage your playground project from design through to completion. As playground pioneers, ESP PLAY believe that children deserve the best school playground equipment. Children should not be short changed where play is concerned. That is why we design, manufacture and install outdoor play equipment that transforms dull school yards into engaging spaces for enjoyment and to provide a rich tapestry of learning for every child. We cater for young people of all ages and needs. Manufacturing age-appropriate, inclusive and accessible school playground equipment for Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND pupils.

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After this apprenticeship

We offer training and mentoring and there are excellent career opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis Team

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282 733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350605.

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Closes in 20 days (Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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