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Apprentice Sewing Machinist Forest Sofa (Salford)

Apprentice Sewing Machinist for an upholstery and furniture company based in Blackburn. You will undertake your Level 2 Sewing Machinist qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 24 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Increments 3 months in dependent on performance

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Mon - Fri - 8:00am - 16:00pm / 1/2 hour Lunch / 37 Hours per week

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000053838

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

•Trained in all aspects of sewing machinist duties
•Learn to operate different sewing machinist
•Stitch together upholstery covers
•Work in the upholstery department
•Work towards health and safety regulations
•Keep work area clean and tidy

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Intermediate Level 2 Apprentice Sewing Machinist , including NVQ and functional skills maths and English. Work based learning

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

THE
COMPANY MAY WISH TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, RESULTING IN
THE VACANCY BEING FILLED BEFORE THE GIVEN DATE. .

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm, 30 minutes lunch, Paid breaks, maximum 40 hours per week

About the employer

A well established furniture business in Blackburn with a sister company in Manchester. They make sofas and bed heads plus other upholstered items.

Employer

Forest Sofa (Salford)

Address

Furthergate Industrial Estate, Clerk Hill Street

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3BY

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Training

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Apprenticeship standard

Sewing machinist

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 24 Aug 2022