Scandivan is a specialist campervan conversion company based in Glossop, creating high-quality, bespoke campervan interiors and furniture. The successful apprentice will have the opportunity to develop practical skills across furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, CNC machining and campervan conversions, working on projects from initial manufacture through to final installation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, has an interest in furniture making and interior design, and would like to develop a career within the specialist campervan conversion industry.
Key Responsibilities
As your skills develop, your responsibilities will include:
- Manufacturing furniture, cabinetry and interior components from technical construction drawings.
- Learning to operate and oversee CNC machinery to accurately produce parts and components.
- Assembling and finishing furniture to a high standard.
- Interpreting workshop drawings, cutting lists and specifications.
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet Scandivan's high standards.
- Preparing, machining, edging, sanding and finishing a variety of materials, including plywood, laminates, solid timber and composite boards.
- Supporting the manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture and interiors within campervans.
- Working closely with the design and production teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.
- Assisting with workshop organisation, maintenance and stock management.
- Identifying and helping to resolve manufacturing issues before components reach the installation stage.
- Contributing ideas and suggestions to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency and product development.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Following health and safety procedures and using workshop equipment responsibly.
What You Will Learn
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop practical skills and industry knowledge in areas including:
- Furniture construction and manufacturing.
- Working with sheet materials, solid timber, laminates and composite materials.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
- Measuring and setting out accurately.
- CNC machining and digital manufacturing processes.
- Cutting, edging, sanding and finishing.
- Furniture assembly and quality control.
- Bespoke cabinetry and interior manufacturing.
- Campervan interior construction and installation.
- Workshop health and safety.
- Problem-solving and fault identification.
- Working as part of a professional design and production team.
The Ideal Candidate
Scandivan is looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about furniture making, woodworking and practical manufacturing.
- Interested in campervans, vehicle conversions or fitted interiors.
- Keen to learn and develop new practical skills.
- Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with tools and machinery, with a willingness to learn how to use CNC equipment.
- Able to follow technical drawings and instructions.
- Reliable, hardworking and willing to take responsibility for their work.
- A good team player who can work alongside experienced craftsmen and other members of the production team.
- Creative and willing to contribute ideas.
- Interested in developing a long-term career within the furniture manufacturing or campervan conversion industry.
What Scandivan Can Offer
This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist and creative manufacturing environment. You will work on real-world projects and develop skills that can lead to a rewarding career in furniture manufacture, fitted interiors, CNC production or campervan conversions.
You will receive structured training through Tameside College's Furniture Making Operative Apprenticeship, alongside practical, on-the-job training and mentoring at Scandivan's workshop in Glossop. The apprenticeship will allow you to develop from the fundamentals of furniture manufacture through to producing bespoke, high-quality components for complete campervan conversions. This is an opportunity to learn a skilled trade while working on unique, bespoke campervan conversion projects and developing the skills required to become a highly capable furniture maker.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a short cover letter explaining why they think they’d make a great grafter for this vacancy to Samantha.willcock@tameside.ac.uk.
Make sure you highlight your dedication, reliability, and enthusiasm!
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Glossop
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| Qualification Offered: |
L2 Furniture Operative Apprenticeship
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| Places Available: |
1
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| TCT Contact: |
samantha.willcock@tameside.ac.uk
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