Hire a Furniture Occupations Apprentice in Burnley

Hire a Furniture Occupations Apprentice in Burnley

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NLTG can help you hire a Furniture Occupations Apprentice in Burnley

Are you looking in the right places for your next new team member? If your organisation is located in Burnley and distributes, designs, or produces furniture, let NLTG help you make the right decision! We’ve got a whole host of great apprenticeship candidates who are ready and set to begin their career pathways at your organisation. Hire a Furniture Occupations Apprentice in Burnley today so that you can start developing your company’s next apprentice…on your own premises!

There’s more than one strong rationale for your company to hire a Furniture Occupations Apprentice in Burnley. Whether your organisation is an office furniture producer, or works in domestic settings, it’s impossible not to notice the productivity gains of having an eager new apprentice in your company. And that’s not all, because hiring an apprentice also means welcoming a new set of eyes and ideas into the organisational family; something that every company needs to innovate and stay ahead of the pack.

During their time learning with you, your apprentice will also become an expert in how your company likes to get things done – whether you’re a sole trader or a large multinational! This knowledge is a key strategic advantage, not only because it enhances efficiency, but because it contributes to a strong and proactive company culture, which in turn improves performance and job satisfaction. In fact, it’s one of the most important reasons why over 250,000 UK employers view apprenticeship hires a great ROI decision!

Also with us, you’re in good hands. Our NLTG apprentices are all competent secondary education graduates who are ready to become adept, then expert at your organisation. By working along with your teammates, senior staff, and colleagues, they’ll be able to assist your Burnley business when they help you in tasks such as fitting, operating tools, repairs, and furniture installation. As an employer, you simply need to decide what skills and proficiencies you’d like your new teammate to acquire, and over the duration of their NLTG apprenticeship with you, they’ll put them to work!

In addition, every UK company with its finger on the pulse has looked into apprenticeships as a hiring strategy. If you’ve not yet seriously considered how a fresh new apprentice recruit could add value to your firm, don’t get left behind.

Don’t wander too far if you’re not keen to hire a Furniture Occupations Apprentice in Burnley just yet! We’re a popular training centre with a long history of successful partnerships with companies in all fields, which means we can help you find Retail, Glass Occupations, Business Improvement Techniques, General Manufacturing, Customer Service, Catering and Hospitality, Business Administration, Team Leading and Management, and IT apprentices, too! Why not explore the different various Level 2, 3, and even Level 4 apprenticeships that we have to offer, or jump right in and raise your apprenticeship vacancy straight away?

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To raise a vacancy call our team on 01254 300779 or click the button below to fill out a quick enquiry form. Our team will then arrange to come out and guide you through the process.

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NLTG provide training in the Burnley area for your current employees

According to some studies, companies that regularly upskill employees enjoy up to 200% greater productivity than those that never upskill. While we’re sure that varies by workplace, country, and sector, the value of upskilling is undeniable. Upskilling is a highly important way to give your Burnley company an advantage that keeps on giving, because it equips your team and colleagues with essential skills in new industry sectors, as well as new skills that will improve their capabilities in their current roles.

No matter what sector your company operates in, staff development is a crucial way to enhance efficiency, improve collective motivation, and make certain that your organisation is always moving forward with the times. And with our on-site adult apprenticeship upskilling programmes, it’s never been more cost-effective or convenient to start implementing work-based learning in your company today.

We recommend you have a look at our 19+ upskilling pathways if your business is serious about ensuring its staff are a key competitive advantage. With NLTG’s on-the-job training programmes, your staff can learn and apply the skills, know-how, and techniques they need to improve performance without ever leaving the workplace for external training. While they benefit, your company benefits from more capable and driven employees, so why not look into our upskilling programme to learn how we can help you today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will employing an apprentice benefit my company?

Employing an Apprentice can bring numerous benefits to your business including:

• increased productivity.

• increased employee satisfaction.

• increased loyalty and commitment.

• reduced staff turnover.

  • Apprentices will be trained to understand how your industry works, helping to ensure your future workforce is exactly the way you want it to be. They can generate new ideas and creativity to expand your business and are a cost-effective way of achieving a return on investment.

What training do I need to provide?

You will need to train a new apprentice in their job role and provide them with a mentor, as you would with any new member of staff.  The apprentice however, may need a little more support, especially if they have not worked in your industry before or are learning a new role.

We will visit your premises every 4 to 6 weeks to help with the training and guide your apprentice through their programme.

How much does it cost to employ an apprentice?

Apprentices are employees of your company and you are responsible for paying your apprentice’s wage.  You must pay at least the Apprenticeship minimum wage and can find out more by clicking here.  The Apprenticeship minimum wage relates to apprentices aged 16 to 18, or aged 19 and above in the first year of their Apprenticeship.

For apprentices aged under 25, you may not need to pay National Insurance contributions during their training.  Find out more by clicking here.

What days and hours do apprentices work?

Apprentices are employees of your company, with the same rights and responsibilities as any other employee.

As such, you will decide the days and hours you would like apprentices to work (which must be at least 30 hours per week), their rest breaks and paid holiday entitlement etc, in line with Employment Law and the Working Hours Directive.

If you employ an apprentice aged under 18, the law states that they must not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.  They are also entitled to paid holidays and rest breaks of at least 30 minutes if their shift lasts more than four and half hours.

How are disciplinary procedures handled?

They are handled like any other employee’s, but NLTG are on hand to provide help and support if you feel it is necessary.

What funding and grants are available?

If your apprentice is aged:

• 16-18; or

• 19-24 and is a care leaver or has a Local Authority Education, Health & Care Plan

… you’ll receive a £1,000 incentive payment for each apprentice.

Payments will be made in two equal instalments; the first once the apprentice has been on programme for 3 months and the second after the apprentice has been on programme for 12 months.  (It may take up to 9 weeks after the incentive payment dates for funds to be processed and transferred).

Grants may also be available but the availability and requirements for these change on a regular basis so you are best speaking to us for up-to-date information.

Depending upon the size of your company, different funding arrangements are in place for Apprenticeship training.  For full details, please click here.

What is the recruitment process / how do I raise a vacancy?

Once you’re happy you know all you need to know about recruiting an Apprentice, you’ll need to raise an Apprenticeship vacancy with us. You can do this by contacting our Employer Engagement Team (email: eet@nltg.co.uk , tel: 01254 300779) or by clicking the ‘Have a Question’ tab to the right and completing the online enquiry form. Once we have all the vacancy details we’ll publish it on our website and other partner’s websites to attract applicants.

We also offer a free 16-18 year old Recruitment Service.  We’ll look at all our current 16-18 year old applicants seeking the type of job you have advertised and check if they meet your requirements. We’ll give you a call with any applicant details and see if you would like to interview them.  If so, we’ll contact the applicant on your behalf to advise them of interview details. We’ll give you a call after interview to gain feedback and see if you would like to employ the applicant. If yes, we’ll inform the applicant of their start date, if not we’ll inform the applicant they were unsuccessful and repeat the process until you find the right candidate.

Don’t forget if you have any exiting employees, including graduates, who you wish to train through an Apprenticeship, simply contact our Employer Engagement Team.

What is required of me?

If you employ an apprentice or choose to up-skill your workforce via Apprenticeships, there are some things you need to have in place. NLTG will support you through this process, with advice on the specific requirements, such as Health & Safety.

To find out more, please download our Employer Handbook.

As an employer you will need to ensure your apprentices:

• are employed in a real job that gives them the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to pass their assessment.
• are paid at least the minimum wage and have a contract of employment.
• work towards an approved Apprenticeship Standard.  Their training must last at least 12 months.
• are paid for time spent training or studying for their Apprenticeship, whether at work or at a training provider.
• have the same conditions as other employees working at similar grades or in similar roles. This includes: paid holidays; sick pay; any benefits you offer such as childcare voucher schemes; any support you offer such as coaching or mentoring.

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