Upholstery Apprentice — Hands-On Craft & Career Growth

The Senator Group (Altham); Chatburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentice away day training

Career progression

Medicash

Job summary

The Senator Group (Altham) is seeking an Apprentice Upholsterer to learn the skills and techniques required to upholster high-quality seating products within a busy manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced upholsterers and gradually develop the ability to complete upholstery tasks to the required quality and production standards.

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll also spend time in other factory areas such as frame manufacturing and fabric preparation, with

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn
• Practical and hands-on
• Patient and methodical
• Good work ethic
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop upholstery skills under the guidance of experienced upholsterers.
• Prepare seating frames, cushions, foam and other components for upholstery.
• Learn how to correctly position, fit and secure upholstery materials to seating products.
• Develop skills in using upholstery hand tools, staple guns and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Learn different upholstery techniques and finishing methods.
• Assemble and finish upholstered seating products to the required quality standards.
• Follow drawings, patterns, specifications and production instructions.
• Check your work and finished products for quality, appearance and workmanship.
• Identify and report defects or issues to your supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Work effectively as part of the upholstery and wider production team.
• Complete apprenticeship training, coursework and assessments as required.
• Develop an understanding of production targets, quality standards and efficient working practices.

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Patient

Methodical

Positive attitude

Job description

The Senator Group (Altham) is seeking an Apprentice Upholsterer to learn the skills and techniques required to upholster high-quality seating products within a busy manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced upholsterers and gradually develop the ability to complete upholstery tasks to the required quality and production standards.

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll also spend time in other factory areas such as frame manufacturing and fabric preparation, with