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Level 2 Sewing Machine Apprentice Redwood TTM Ltd

Do you have a talent and interest in Sewing & Textiles and have good attention to detail? This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, well-established company as a Sewing Machinist Apprentice

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Closing date: 08 Oct 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £197.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:15 and Friday, 08:00 - 13:00.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    12 months

  • Possible start date

    11 Oct 2021

  • Date posted

    18 Dec 2020

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001673400

  • Positions

    6 available

As the Sewing Machine Apprentice, your duties will include the following:

  • Organisation and maintenance of an efficient workstation
  • Operating specialist industrial sewing machines
  • Adhering to health and safety rules and regulations
  • Working with a variety of materials, threads and trimmings
  • Using a variety of sewing production techniques and methods
  • Producing sewn items that meet quality standards, targets and deadlines
  • Interpreting and following instruction and technical specifications
  • Monitoring and maintaining the workflow
  • Routine machine maintenance

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Some familiarity with sewing/domestic machines
  • Good communication skills
  • Good practical skills

Personal qualities

  • An open and friendly personality that works well in a team
  • Self-motivation and pride in their work
  • Must be able to learn new skills quickly
  • Adaptable to new situations and new ways of working
  • Good attention to detail

Desired qualifications

No specific qualifications required, however the appointment will be subject to applicants passing an initial assessment and sewing test through Blackburn College.

Future prospects

Potential full-time contract / progression to the level 3 upon completion of this apprenticeship.

About the employer

As specialist fabric manufacturers, we take great pride in our products and services. Through constant development and innovation we can provide clients with ever improving products and service. Using cutting edge technology and a dedicated British support and sales service, we are committed to exceeding client expectations.

We also work towards international and national legislation requirements which help us continually improve performance and ensure that we meet all our customer’s specifications. By combining our manufacturing expertise and the sourcing of only the best materials, we can guarantee the quality and excellence of our high-performance textiles and products.

Employer

Redwood TTM Ltd

Address

1

Paddock Road

Skelmersdale

WN8 9PL

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Training

Training provider

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Blackburn College

Contact

Apprenticeship Team 01254 292500 apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

Level 2 Sewing Machinist apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship standard

Sewing machinist

Level 2 (GCSE)

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