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Apprentice Sewer Gresham Office Furniture Ltd

Apprentice Sewer for a Furniture Manufacturers based in Lostock. You will undertake your Level 2 Furniture Manufacturing qualification.

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

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Closing date: 23 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

    £200 (16-18) £280 (19-20) £380 (20+) per week

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 7:30-4:15pm / Fridays 7:30-1:30pm / 30 min lunch and break / 40 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 May 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125526

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will be partnered with a skilled Sewer to learn the trade during their 18 month apprenticeship. Upon completion, the apprentice will be qualified as a Level 2 Sewing Machinist.

Daily duties will include:

  • Sewing upholstery and/or soft furnishings like cushions for sofas
  • Using various sewing machines such as flat bed, overlock and twin needle
  • Applying piping and inserting zips
  • Working with various fabrics including some velvet and leather

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?

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Monday - Thursday 7:30-4:15pm / Fridays 7:30-1:30pm / 30 min lunch and break / 40 hours per week

About the employer

We have been designing work spaces and furniture since 1976. Always ahead of the curve, some clients have been with us since the very beginning, appreciating the products and design service we offer.We employ more than 250 people based from a 200,000sq ft office and factory space in Greater Manchester. Our Investors in People award demonstrates how much we value our workforce. They are expertly skilled to design, produce and install superb workspace furniture.

Employer

Gresham Office Furniture Ltd

Address

Platinum Park, Lynstock Way

Bolton

Greater Manchester

BL6 4SA

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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: 23 Apr 2023