Apprentice Sewing Machinist The Senator Group (Altham)

Apprentice Sewing Machinist for a manufacturers based in Altham. You will undertake your Level 2 Sewing Machinist qualification.

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Closing date: 17 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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-Thu 7:00am-4:00pm Fri 7:00am-12:00pm / 30min break / 37.5 hours p/w

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123940

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Training will involve on the job training at Senator in the workplace and one day a week day release at a training provider.
Training will involve depending on your job role, as follows:
Desk top screens:
• Sewing 2 pieces of fabric together on single stitch machine
• Sewing seam flat on twin needle machine
Cloud screens:
• Sewing straight line in the face of the fabric, sewing pipping for infill on cloud screens
Arc screens:
• Similar process to desktops, lining up fabric with contact points and sewing zips into fabric
Seat pads:
• Sewing 3 pieces of fabric together to make seating covering

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

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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A great opportunity to develop your career with an employer who supports continuing professional development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent - (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent - (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent - (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

Mon-Thu 7:00am-4:00pm Fri 7:00am-12:00pm / 30min break / 37.5 hours p/w

About the employer

Senator is an established worldwide group manufacturer of office furniture. We are dynamic, focused and are innovative in designing eye catching new products for offices and the NHS.

Employer

The Senator Group (Altham)

Address

Syke Side Drive

Altham

Lancashire

BB5 5YE

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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.

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Closing date: 17 Apr 2023