Woodmill Operator Apprentice

All Lebus sofa frames are handmade at our manufacturing site to ensure the highest standards, these frames will then pass through the factory until the product is a complete. Our Woodmill Operator Apprentice play an integral part in shaping and manipulating the timber into the required pieces to assemble the frame. A high attention to detail is essential as is the passion to learn how to use machinery.

This role really suits you if you have an interest in working with wood and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. You should be comfortable working with your hands, multiple materials and be capable of a lot of manual handling and heavy lifting. You will take pride in your work, solving problems and maintain good quality.

A high attention to detail is essential as well as being comfortable using hand and air tools.

In the role we will give you the training you need.

  Operate machinery in the wood mill
· Shape and manipulate timber into required pieces to assemble frames
· Maintain a clean and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines.
· Work efficiency to meet production targets.
· Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth workflow and the timely completion for further production stages.
· It is important that you carry out routine checks on your machinery, ensuring that they are in good condition and report any malfunctions.
· You will participate in training to enhance skills
· Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy to ensure the longevity and quality of a finished product.
· Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting ideas for process efficiency or quality enhancements.

Training:

Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

  

Block release/ Day release  

 

You will undertake the Level 2 Furniture making operative standard.   

  

Furniture making operative / Skills England

 

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed   

  

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a Furniture Maker of the future! 

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
OVER 150 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! Lebus Upholstery, which was established in 1840, has become one of the largest furniture manufacturers of UK produced upholstery, based in North Lincolnshire. We have a modern purpose-built 250,000 square feet factory supplying a wide range of furniture retailers across the UK and Ireland. The present site is over 5.5 acres and is probably the largest one-site operation of its kind in the country. A dedicated workforce, coupled with a strong forward thinking management team, ensures that all Lebus products are designed and manufactured to the highest possible standards. Lebus Upholstery is renowned in the industry for its quality of workmanship and design. Through the 1950s and 1960s, Lebus became one of the most famous names in furniture in the UK and was reputed to be the biggest operation in Europe. The company was part of the biggest upholstery manufacturing company in the industry at that time - the Christie-Tyler Group. Now, Lebus Upholstery Limited has one of the most modern and efficient purpose-built manufacturing units in the UK. Our factory is 250,000 sq ft, as well as the space in the mezzanine area, and is currently busy producing a record order book. Lebus Upholstery are regarded as the market leaders in the quality commercial upholstered furniture market. In our custom built 250,000 square feet factory, probably the largest one site operation of its kind in the country a dedicated workforce and a strong leadership team devote all their talents and experience to the design and construction of Lebus models - many of which are exclusive. Lebus produces quality hardwood frames from seasoned timbers with all joints glued and pinned for triple strength and rigidity. We create and develop all our own exclusive designs, constantly monitoring and often anticipating the latest trends in furnishing designs and fabrics. Heavy investment in the latest computer technology improves both quality and efficiency, and since all the work is carried out under our own roof, quality control is easier and more rigorous, helping to ensure consistently high standards of design and craftsmanship in all Lebus products

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 06.15 – 15.00 Friday 06.15 – 13.35

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness