Summary
Drakes Bar Furniture in Sowerby Bridge are recruiting for an Apprentice Furniture Manufacturer. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship over the duration of 24 months.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 4:00pm. Breaks 15 mins am, Lunch 30 mins. 15 mins pm (Unpaid).
40 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 2 July 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
* Training to manufacture and Fit Pub furniture.
* Use of Panel Saw, Rip Saw, Morticer, Cross Cut, Planer/Thickenesser, Trim Saw, Dim Saw, Track Saw.
* Use of ancillary equipment and hand tools.
* Health and Safety Training.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 25 S D H INDUSTRIAL EST
WEST STREET
SOWERBY BRIDGE
HX6 3BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
Your training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer
* Functional skills
* Work based learning
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Team working
* Positive attitude
* Honesty
* Punctuality