Apprentice Sewing Machinist - REF 14806 – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Protec Boxing Rings LTD in Rochdale are recruiting for an Apprentice Sewing Machinist. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Sewing Machinist apprenticeship over the duration of 18-months.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Sewing machinist (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 3:00pm/30-minutes lunch (unpaid)

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You will work in a small team and under close supervision of an experienced professional machinist
Operate machinery including lockstitch machines, walking foot compound feed machines, twin needle compound foot machines and needle feed machines
Use a variety of techniques including Installing zips, hemming, making up straps, measuring and marking for strap attachment, stitching hoop and loop fastener
Using folders on some items, section work and trimming of product prior to stitching
All our work is carried out using lockstitch machines, you will work from dockets supplied by supervisor who will also mentor you
Maintain machinery using basic procedures such as cleaning and regular lubrication. You will also receive instruction on how to identify and resolve problems associated with incorrect thread tension, loose/missing stitches etc.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 19
COLDWALL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SPOTLAND ROAD
ROCHDALE
OL12 7BD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Your training course

Sewing machinist (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Follow work instructions for example, specifications, standard operating procedures, and specific instructions.
Organise resources for example, equipment, components, and tools.
Check working environment for hazards.
Apply safe working practices including guards, seat positioning, safety clothing, and manual handling.
Apply sustainability principles for example, minimise energy usage and waste.
Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Lay out equipment, components, and resources.
Inspect cut or pre-sewn components before sewing; identify and resolve issues.
Select and insert needles.
Select thread.
Fill and insert spool and thread a sewing machine.
Select the sewing machine settings.
Conduct sewing machine test run for example, pre-production, following threading up, adjustments, or maintenance.
Make sewing machine adjustments for example, stitch tension.
Operate, monitor, and control a sewing machine for example, lockstitch, linker, blind hemmer, overlocker, cup seam, and coverstitch machine.
Control material feed.
Conduct quality checks.
Identify needle damage.
Identify and resolve sewing issues for example, skip stitch, lose stitch, or pucker stitch.
Follow post-production procedure for example, re-bundle, bag up, and attach work ticket.
Enter information to track work process for example, work dockets, documentation, or electronic tracking system.
Select maintenance tools.
Remove and replace sewing machine parts for example, the presser foot, throat plate, spool, and spool case.
Clean sewing machine and machine parts.
Check oil.
Use information technology and digital systems for example, real time system or computerised sewing machine settings.
Communicate with others for example, other machinists, senior machinists, production staff, supervisors, and team leaders.
Report issues for example, product quality and machine faults.
Apply team working principles.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Monitor own performance.
Complete and record learning and development activities.
Follow work instructions for example, specifications, standard operating procedures, and specific instructions.
Organise resources for example, equipment, components, and tools.
Check working environment for hazards.
Apply safe working practices including guards, seat positioning, safety clothing, and manual handling.
Apply sustainability principles for example, minimise energy usage and waste.
Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Lay out equipment, components, and resources.
Inspect cut or pre-sewn components before sewing; identify and resolve issues.
Select and insert needles.
Select thread.
Fill and insert spool and thread a sewing machine.
Select the sewing machine settings.
Conduct sewing machine test run for example, pre-production, following threading up, adjustments, or maintenance.
Make sewing machine adjustments for example, stitch tension.
Operate, monitor, and control a sewing machine for example, lockstitch, linker, blind hemmer, overlocker, cup seam, and coverstitch machine.
Control material feed.
Conduct quality checks.
Identify needle damage.
Identify and resolve sewing issues for example, skip stitch, lose stitch, or pucker stitch.
Follow post-production procedure for example, re-bundle, bag up, and attach work ticket.
Enter information to track work process for example, work dockets, documentation, or electronic tracking system.
Select maintenance tools.
Remove and replace sewing machine parts for example, the presser foot, throat plate, spool, and spool case.
Clean sewing machine and machine parts.
Check oil.
Use information technology and digital systems for example, real time system or computerised sewing machine settings.
Communicate with others for example, other machinists, senior machinists, production staff, supervisors, and team leaders.
Report issues for example, product quality and machine faults.
Apply team working principles.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Monitor own performance.
Complete and record learning and development activities.

Your training plan

Level 2 Sewing Machinist
Functional skills
Work based learning

Requirements

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

Communication skills
Team working
Keen
Organised

About this company

Where passion and expertise meet to deliver the ultimate boxing experience. Founded by enthusiasts with a deep love for the sport, our mission is to provide high-quality boxing gear and equipment to fighters and fans alike. From beginners stepping into the ring for the first time to seasoned professionals honing their skills, we’re here to support your journey with the best products the industry has to offer. Our story began in a small gym, where the struggles of finding durable, reliable boxing gear inspired us to take matters into our own hands. We believe that every boxer deserves access to gear that not only protects but enhances their performance. That’s why every piece of Protec Boxing equipment is rigorously tested and approved by fighters, for fighters.

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317887.

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Closes on Wednesday 23 July 2025

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