Level 2 Sewing Apprenticeship with Lantex Manufacturing Company LTD based in Accrington LANTEX MANUFACTURING CO LTD

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

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    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

    Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153317

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • 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 work flow
  • Routine machine maintenance

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

Level 2 Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship – Standard

The Apprenticeship will be delivered by Blackburn College and it will all be delivered in the workplace. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To progress within the company and complete further training 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Self-Motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2) Desired

About the employer

Since 1918 Lantex has built a solid reputation in the manufacturing of bespoke textile products and piece goods. They have continued to grow through understanding the needs of their customers from artisan designers to high end retail outlets. The geographic location of their purpose-built manufacturing facility is no coincidence – they are positioned right in the middle of East Lancashire’s traditional cotton / textile heartland. The knowledge and skills passed down from generation to generation are key to Lantex’s continued success.

Employer

LANTEX MANUFACTURING CO LTD

Address

OXFORD COURT

OXFORD STREET

ACCRINGTON LANCS

BB5 1GR

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Training

Training provider

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

Contact

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

01254292500

Apprenticeship standard

Sewing machinist

Level 2 (GCSE)

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