Apprentice Furniture Making Operative - REF 14899

Loading / Unloading full sheets of MFC board to be cut down to size on the panel saw Operate edgebander to feed timber through and apply PVC edge tape on laminated chipboard components Taking delivery of the sheets every morning to work with working alongside the machinist to maintain the working environment Responsible for pre-assembled furniture or units for the fitters or installers, to collect the following day Collect products that have been pre-cut and working from the job sheet Drill the cabinets together and make chests using hand and power tools Learn to use routing machines, drilling hinge holes Shadowing on the CNC router, learning how to load components, load and amend programmes, change tooling and read / use CAD drawings and programmes

Training:
Functional Skills Furniture Making Operative Level 2 Work-Based Learning

Training Outcome:

Progression onto Full-Time Employment



Employer Description:

GM Fitted Furniture Limited began in 1978 selling bedrooms that were designed, built and installed by a small creative and skilled team. Some forty years later, we still have a small creative team and we are always busy re-inventing our product range. Using the latest computer assisted drawing (CAD) platform, our designers transform your ideas into accurate plans and visual Illustrations. Your consultation, site survey and plan preparation are free services provided by GM and we pride ourselves in our commitment to your projects. You will not experience a pressure sales pitch, just a friendly team eager to help.



Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, 30 mins lunch, 1 x 15 minute break,

Skills:
Team working,Initiative,Keen & Willing to Learn,Punctual,Reliable,Hardworking,Good Practical Skills


  • Location: 25 Whalley Road Altham West Accrington BB5 5DH
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
  • Posted: 21-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk