Apprentice Furniture Making Operative - REF 14888

Mac Contract Furniture in Cheshire are recruiting for an Apprentice Furniture Making Operative. The successful applicant will complete a Level 2 Furniture Making Operative Apprenticeship over the duration of 21 months.

What you'll do

• Machining timber components on band saws, panel saws, rip saws, Brookman drills, speed sanders, planers and thicknesses.
• Assembling chair components using power tools, glues, cramps and checking quality of finished goods.
• Assisting with loading of company vehicles, manual handling goods around workshop and helping in dispatch.

Training

• Level 2 Furniture Making Operative
• Functional skills
• Work-based learning

After the apprenticeship

• Progression onto full-time employment

Skills

• Team working
• Good work ethic
• Positive attitude

About the employer

We are a bespoke furniture business established in 2012, with over 50 years of experience in the industry. We offer a wide range of bespoke furniture solutions that are designed specifically with your brand in mind, all whilst maintaining low cost. We have a fast turnaround on all orders with NO length lead time. MAC provide excellence across the hotel, catering, care and leisure sectors. Specialising in hand designed furniture, offering a wide range of chair frames, stools, sofa frames and tables.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Furniture manufacturer (level 2), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00. 15 minute break at 10:00 and 30 minutes at 12:30.
• Start date: 20 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year