Apprentice Upholsterer

Learn how to upholster bespoke items of contemporary furniture
Learn upholstery techniques, which covers the use of traditional skills, combined with the latest techniques which are used in contemporary upholstery manufacturing:

Lean how to sew upholstery components Learn how to hand cut fabric Learn how to pattern match fabric Learn how to work with different materials such as leather and cottons Learn a practical trade within a growing industry Become a valued member of a friendly  team working in a modern manufacturer

During your Standard Level 2 Modern Upholstery 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 4 days at a time every 10 weeks.

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 Modern Upholstery to ensure you can create practical and bespoke furniture using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products.

Training:

During your Standard Level 2 Modern Upholstery 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 4 days at a time every 10 weeks.

Training Outcome:

Progression on to Level 3 Bespoke Upholstery. 

Employer Description:

At Roger Lewis, we bring together more than three decades of expertise in British upholstery and precision joinery from our manufacturing facility in Somerset, England. Our heritage lies in traditional upholstery techniques, honed through generations of craftspeople, combined with the precision of modern technology to create furniture of exceptional quality, durability and style.

We specialise in soft furnishings, bespoke upholstered furniture, and modular furniture solutions for the Build to Rent, Hospitality and Education sectors. Whether developing bespoke furniture for a statement interior or delivering high-volume Build to Rent furniture, our team balances artistry with precision to meet the vision of every project.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness