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