Furniture Making Operative Apprentice

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Deadline: 16 June 2025

For nearly 30 years, Nick Collins has been designing and making bespoke cabinetry. Collins Bespoke was borne from Nick’s passion for bespoke interiors, and is where his craftsmanship has been nurtured, refined and shared. The Collins Bespoke team is an array of skilled crafts-people, mostly trained in-house: from designing, planning and templating; to finishing, assembling and installing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Collin’s Bespoke, a quality cabinetry making company, which includes designing kitchens and other interiors. Learning valuable skills from specialised craftsmen to lead on to a successful career in the carpentry industry.

Duties include:

• Understanding the cabinet design needs
• Learning about drawings and detailed plans for the design and construction of cabinets
• Selecting appropriate materials, such as wood and hardware to use for the construction of cabinets
• Operating machinery and tools, such as saws, drills, and lathes, to cut and shape parts for cabinets
• Assembling components to form the cabinet structure
• Applying finishes, such as paint or varnish, to completed cabinets
• Performing repair or maintenance work on existing cabinets
• Ensuring all work meets quality standards and adheres to design specifications
• Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining clean and organised workspaces

Desirable qualifications:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative