Apprentice Sprayer Finisher

Description of what the apprentice will do in their role:

Parkway England create bespoke furniture for the world's most exclusive superyachts and luxury residences, we are seeking an Apprentice Sprayer Finisher to join our finishing team. Working as part of the finishing team, you will finish bespoke furniture and joinery items using different lacquers and specialist custom finishes to create high-end bespoke furniture. 

 As an Apprentice Sprayer Finisher you will:

• Learn how to select appropriate tools and materials for furniture finishing
• Learn how to prepare furniture ready for finishing
• Learn how to set up and operate furniture finishing machinery
• Learn how to prepare, mix, colour match and applying stains and oil to a very high standard.
• Learn how to apply decorative effects  and specialist finishes on furniture such as French polishing
• Conduct service and repair work on furniture
• Manage and organise stock effectively
• Collaborate within a team environment
• Organisational skills for managing tasks and inventory
• Work independently, using initiative to solve challenges
• Undertake housekeeping duties
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines

Comprehensive Furniture Finishing Training:

During your Standard Level 2 Furniture Finishing  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 block basis for a week at a time every 10 weeks, costs are covered by the employer.

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 Finishing  to ensure you can finish  bespoke furniture using both traditional and modern techniques 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 an Advanced Apprenticeship at 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

Qualifications

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

About the Employer:

Pay: £7.82 per hour 

Schedule:

• Day shift 
• Monday – Thursday: 7:00/7:30 AM – 4:00/4:30 PM/ Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Work Location: Workplace 

Unit 1000
Blueprint Estate
Dundas Spur
PO3 5RN