start a Cabinet Making Apprenticeship
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The Furnishing Manufacturing industry has an estimated workforce of approximate 60,000+ people who are mostly employed in small businesses. The sector includes key areas such as: residential furnishing (homes), commercial (corporate offices), hospitality (hotels, restaurants & more) and design (interiors).
By starting a cabinet making apprenticeship, you’ll be involved in:
- Working with flat-panel or timber based products
- Creating and assembling fittings
- Examining designs, drawings and parts to determine specifications
- Fitting hinges, drawers and shelves
- Repairing and refurbishing furniture and fixtures
Career options available:
- Cabinet Maker who specialises in making and assembling furniture from timber-based products.
- Furniture Finishers who strip the old finishes from furniture and restore them through a range of methods including: polishing, glossing and more.
- Upholsterers (related) who take apart, repair and assemble specific furniture such as beds, chairs and sofas. This involves sewing, cutting and fitting fabrics and materials as required.
Handy skills that’ll help you on the job:
- Enjoy solving problems and figuring things out
- Comfortable working with your hands
- Happy using manual tools
- Able to get things done on time
Looking to start your career in Cabinet Making?
Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to kick-start your career. You get paid on-the-job training, whilst also completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Once you complete this form, we’ll email you a link to chat with Charlie, our friendly recruitment assistant.
Based on your answers, Charlie will connect you with the most appropriate local team, who will then guide you through the next steps.