Furniture Making Operative Apprentice

Level: 2


Employer: SHACKLEFORD PIANOS LTD


Location: UNIT 2

Designed to provide individuals with the fundamental skills and knowledge to excel in the field of cabinet restoration, repairs and cabinet making. You will learn essential techniques with tools and materials while focusing on craftsmanship, attention to detail and safety practices.

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 03/11/2025

Hours per week: 40 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

Duties may include:

  • Reading technical drawings
  • Cutting and shaping materials (wood, metal, fabric)
  • Assembling furniture parts
  • Applying finishes
  • Packing products.
  • Maintaining quality standards
  • Maintaining work area cleanliness
  • Following safety procedures
  • Much more

About employer

Shackleford Pianos are the UK's leading piano destination. Our extensive showroom and workshop space of over 10,000 square feet in Macclesfield, Cheshire, showcases more than 350 restored, used, and brand-new upright and grand pianos — offering unparalleled choice and quality.

This is all workplace delivery (no day release to college).

    After completion of the apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto a full-time role within the business.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Vacancy title

Vacancy description

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills