Summary
An excellent opportunity to undertake a Cabinet Maker apprenticeship for a long-established and renowned joinery company.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* To learn and be able to use handheld tools and machinery becoming more advanced
* To learn how to read drawings and work from them
* To attend college / relevant courses on all required days
* To assist manufacturing and construction of components for bespoke joinery and cabinetry
* To play close attention to the learning provided (both in the workplace and at college) and apply those skills
* To support joiners and other members of the team in completing products (team working)
* To assist in general workshop duties
* To work in accordance with the foreman or designated management representative
* To work in accordance with work instructions and/or target productivity hours to complete items to a high - quality standard
* To adhere to health and safety legal requirements, regulations and policies working in a safe manner for yourself and others
* To maintain compliance to all company policies and guidelines
Where you’ll work
UNIT A2 CHARTWELL POINT
CHARTWELL DRIVE
WIGSTON
LE18 2FT
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Your training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* Furniture Manufacturer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* You will attend Freemen's Park Campus College for 3 days every 2 weeks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 2)
* Maths (grade 2)
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
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Positive approach to work
* Good listening skills
* Time keeping skills