Apprentice Garden Furniture Manufacturerer

TDP is a leading manufacturer of garden furniture. Based in the Derbyshire Peaks, they design, engineer and produce high-quality 100% recycled plastic all of which comes from the United Kingdom garden seating ,It’s environmentally friendly furniture . They are an ethical company that lives and works by a set of honest and sustainable values.

The Role

As a furniture manufacturing Apprentice at TDP you will work alongside experienced craftspeople, gradually taking on more responsibility as you gain skills and confidence. Your duties will include:

· Receiving and reading job specifications, drawings and work instructions for furniture and components.

· Planning tasks and gathering the correct materials, tools and equipment.

· Preparing materials by measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping and sanding.

· Operating hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery, including CNC equipment

· Assembling components using joints, fixings and adhesives.

· Carrying out finishing operations such as sanding and heat application

· To maintain quality standards.

· Packing and storing finished items safely and correctly.

· Following all health, safety and environmental procedures and keeping the workspace clean and organised.

About the Apprenticeship

This is a Level 2 Furniture Making Operative Apprenticeship. It develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to manufacture and assemble furniture and furniture components to high quality and safety standards. Training will be delivered by Webs Training, a specialist provider for the furniture and manufacturing industries. Training will take place at the employers address but could also require traveling to WEBS Training based in Beeston Nottingham.

Who We’re Looking For

· A genuine interest in furniture making and manufacturing, practical work

· Good manual dexterity and a responsible approach to health and safety.

· Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

· Basic literacy and numeracy (GCSEs or equivalent, or willingness to work towards them).

Qualifications

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

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

Address: Matlock DE4 4BG

Pay: £9.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift (Include shift pattern)

• Monday to Friday , 8am - 4pm or 9am-5pm