Apprentice Furniture Manufacturer

Description of what the apprentice will do in their role:

Apprentice furniture maker required for a leading furniture manufacturer. A great opportunity to join a growing company manufacturing furniture including kitchens. Learn how to produce and assemble furniture, set up and operate wood machines and make furniture items such as draws, doors and cabinets.

• Prepare and assemble different furniture frames
• Work with various hand and power tools
• Perform cutting, sanding, prepping and finishing tasks
• Handle a wide range of different materials, such as hard wood and soft wood
• Cut materials precisely for applications
• Apply various finishes, including handles, runners, hinge's
• Maintain a clean workspace and manage general labour duties
• Organisational skills for managing tasks and inventory
• Manage and organise stock effectively
• Collaborate within a team environment
• Work independently, using initiative to solve challenges

Comprehensive Modern Furniture Making Training:

During your Standard Level 2 Furniture Making Operative 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 day basis, once per week.

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 Furniture to ensure you can create practical furniture using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products.

If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualification you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme.

Career Progression and Opportunities:

This role offers opportunities to advance to a Level 3, along with increased responsibilities.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach
• Strong presentation skills
• Logical and creative thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to take initiative in complex situations

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English (Grade C/4) - desirable
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (Grade C/4) - desirable

About the Employer:

Our story begins in 1982 in a joinery workshop on Orchard Street, in Ilkeston. This is where founders Maureen and Graham Connett built their first piece of bespoke furniture as Orchard Kitchens. Their skill and commitment to quality provided the foundations for what was to become a thriving family-run business. Their son Paul and daughters Julie and Stephanie have since taken over the running of the company.

In 1986, we moved to our current premises on Lower Granby Street. The additional space allowed us to expand and improve our workshop. It also gave us the opportunity to open a stunning showroom, which now showcases 14 beautiful displays. Here you’ll find a range of modern and traditional designs to explore, including our impressive new OrchardLine true handleless kitchen.

Maintaining the trust of the local community and continuing to uphold the highest standards means a lot to our family team. Though we’ve come a long way since those early days, we continue to provide exceptional service. It all starts with our superb quality kitchens, which, to this day, are still crafted in our own workshop.

Address: Orchard Kitchens Lower Granby St, Ilkeston DE7 8DJ

Pay: £7.55 per hour 

Schedule:

• Day shift 
• Monday to Friday , 8am - 5pm (Include days expected and hours)

Work Location: Workplace