Footwear Production Apprenticeship
Dr Martens
WELLINGBOROUGH, NN29 7SW
Closes on Wednesday 30 April
Posted on 7 May 2024
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Summary
Love footwear? Passionate about making things? Join Dr. Martens' 15-month Apprenticeship! Learn footwear production from start to finish, including the unique Dr Martens manufacturing process. Gain comprehensive on-the-job and college training, a qualification and daily activities including clicking, closing, lasting, and shoe room tasks.
- Annual wage
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£23,281 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Footwear manufacturer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 7.00am - 4.00pm.
Friday: 7.00am - 12.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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4
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The Apprenticeship runs for 15 months in our Made in England factory. You will learn everything to do with Dr. Martens footwear manufacturing as well as 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 two days per month.
Following successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you’ll receive a government accredited qualification in Footwear Manufacturing - Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Footwear.
Where you’ll work
Airwair International Ltd
Cobbs Lane
Wollaston
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN29 7SW
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Footwear manufacturer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Eye for detail
- Good communicator
- Problem solving
Other requirements
Our apprentices are brand ambassadors, involved in the running of the Dr Martens Apprenticeship Instagram account: drmartens_apprenticeship.
About this company
Dr. Martens have always stood with those who dare to be different. We have the respect of big-name fashion giants – think Rick Owens and Comme des Garcons – enabling us to engage in exciting partnerships season after season. We want to mean something to everyone who laces up our boots: from the first timers to the Docs veterans. We need ambitious, passionate people – with rebel fire in their hearts.
After this apprenticeship
For graduate apprentices, there's the potential for a permanent position in the factory, where you will develop and hone your craft while continuing to learn new skills alongside former apprentices.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000248977.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 30 April
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