Footwear Production Apprenticeship Dr Martens
Love footwear? Passionate about making things? On the Dr Martens 12 month footwear apprenticeship programme you'll learn about footwear production from start to finish, as well as the unique Dr. Martens manufacturing process. You'll get comprehensive on-the-job and college training and a qualification.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Apr 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£21,132.00
Bonus potential, welcome to the family free pair of docs, 65% discount, 2 x volunteer/charity days, 5% matched pension, 4 x salary life assurance (pension scheme members), private medical cover
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Working week
Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 7.00am - 12.00pm.
Total hours per week: 39.0
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
17 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000164156
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Positions
4 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Footwear manufacturing is a highly skilled and respected trade. As an apprentice you will be working alongside the production team at our Made in England Factory, Wollaston, Northamptonshire, where our iconic 1460 boot was born. You will learn the footwear production process from start to finish, daily activities will include:
- Clicking: operating cutting presses to specified quality standards, minimising wastage of skins and using innovative leather scanning and digital cutting technology
- Closing: creating Dr. Martens uppers using a variety of sewing machines and other specialist machinery
- Lasting: shaping the shoe around a last and attaching the sole to our famous yellow stitched welt
- Shoe room: adding the final touches - lacing, cleaning, and boxing ready for dispatch
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The apprenticeship runs for 12 months in our Made in England factory. You will learn everything to do with Dr. Martens footwear manufacturing as well as other aspects such as the tanning process, sizing, other footwear constructions and health and safety.
We are closely connected with Northampton College, where you will study and learn throughout the year, as well as with other companies in the footwear industry around Northamptonshire.
Your study programme will require you to attend Northampton College for one day per week.
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive a government accredited qualification in Footwear Manufacturing - Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Footwear - and be offered a full-time position within the factory specialising in one of the following areas:
- Clicking
- Closing
- Lasting
- Shoe Room
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Graduate apprentices are guaranteed a full-time position in the factory where you will develop and hone your craft while continuing to learn new skills alongside past apprentices. Some of our graduate apprentices have moved into office positions such as Factory Administration, Sourcing Administration and Product Development.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Dr Martens
Address
Cobbs Lane
Wollaston
Nr Wellingborough
NN29 7SW
Training
Training provider
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Footwear manufacturer
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
First register your interest. We'll then let you know when applications go live, Mar/April 2024. There's a short application form and we'll need your CV. If you are successful, you'll be sent an assessment date. The assessment will last about 90 mins and will include four factory related tasks and a short interview. It's all very informal, as much for you as for us. You may be asked back for a longer second interview. We then make our final selection and send offers, to start in September 2024
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Apr 2024