Upholstery Apprentice - Ref 15003
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Company: SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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Location: Accrington, BB5 6NT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000056076
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Application Deadline Date: 29/11/2026
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Start Date: 04/12/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday- Thursday 7am- 4pm / Friday 7am- 12:45pm / breaks 1 hour (Mon-Thurs) 15 mins (Fri)
Brief Description
The Senator Group in Accrington are recruiting for an Upholstery Apprentice. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship over the duration of 24 months.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer
- Work based learning
- Functional Skills
Future Prospects
- Progression onto full time employment
Vacancy Detail
- 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
Other Information
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Practical and hands-on
• Patient and methodical
• Good work ethic
• Positive attitude