Description of what the apprentice will do in their role:

• Stripping down items of furniture from covers back to the wooden frame
• Prepare frames for upholstery including adding different densities of foams and fibres
• Using a wide range of spring systems including serpentine and webbing
• Cut, sew and upholstery of modern dining chairs
• Filling cushions using foam
• Working with a large range of materials including fabrics and faux leathers
• Cutting various materials for ready for upholstery
• Tension and straining materials to position them
• Patten matching fabrics within tolerance
• Using a range of trimmings and finishing’s including buttons, facings, piping and decorative studs
• Using wide range compressed air equipment including clip, frame, staple, pin guns
• Use a range of hand tools including scissors, shears, staple lifter, tin snips, hammers mallets and pincers
• Creating different types of pleats including scroll arm, envelope and puckering
• Good housekeeping and general labouring duties
• Good organisation skills
• Working with mechanical components for recliner chairs
• Completing service work to furniture
• Managing storage of stock
• Working as part of a team
• Working independently, using your own initiative

Description about the apprenticeship standard training they will receive:

• During your apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job
• You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training
• You will use a wide range of techniques whilst you complete a practical project
• 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 upholstery to ensure you are capable carrying out your role using traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products
• If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualification you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme
• Level 2 Furniture Manufacturing qualification gained at end of Apprenticeship

Career Progression Opportunities:

There are excellent progression opportunities with this employer, you can progress to an Advanced Upholsterer at level 3

Desired skills and personal qualities:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade C/4) desirable

About the Employer:

Edison & Day are a family-owned and orientated leading manufacturer of contract and care home furniture in the UK. Established in 2007 following on from a history of 5 generations in furniture and furnishings, we’ve spent the past 15 years developing a deep understanding of the sectors we operate in and the challenges they face. As a UK manufacturer, we combine our experience and expertise to produce innovative solutions to help meet those challenges.

https://edisonday.co.uk/

Pay: 

£13,312 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Thursday - 6am - 4pm

Work Location: Workplace