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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 and bedrooms. 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

(Include any identified with the employer).

Qualifications

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

About the Employer:

We take pride in being the UK’s largest manufacturer of flat-pack kitchen and bedroom carcasses. As a trade-only supplier, we work with distributors, merchants, developers, and retailers across the UK and overseas, delivering high-quality, British-made products with precision and reliability.Founded in 1989, Lamtek remains a family-run business built on strong values of craftsmanship, quality and customer service. Over the years, we’ve grown significantly, now operating from three state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, spanning an impressive 125,000 square feet. Our team of over 80 skilled professionals is dedicated to producing durable, well-crafted furniture components that stand the test of time.We believe great manufacturing should also be responsible. That’s why we prioritise local sourcing wherever possible and ensure that every carcass we produce is made from UK-manufactured melamine-faced chipboard, all of which is FSC® certified. This reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, helping to create a greener future without compromising on quality.All of the excess offcuts are burnt to provide heat for our factories; this includes all the chipboard particles generated from our machining processes which are transferred via our integrated extraction system into our wood waste burner. This reduces the companies need to use landfill sites for waste disposal, contributing towards helping our environment.

Address: Lamtek Ltd, Wolsey Drive,, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire,NG17 7JR

Pay: £14,133.60 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift (Include shift pattern)
• Monday to Thursday, 7.15am - 4pm Friday 7.15am-1pm

Work Location: Workplace / Hybrid / On-Site