Print / Design Manufacturing Apprenticeship

DECOSTITCH LIMITED

Shrewsbury (SY1 3TH)

Closes in 29 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 May 2026

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Summary

Decostitch is seeking an apprentice to support their production team. They will play a vital role in the print department, carrying out a wide range of tasks including preparing prints for heat pressing, assisting with logo setup and ensuring the department has everything needed to complete jobs.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 hours (8.30am - 4.30pm) each day.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 29 June 2026

Duration

1 year

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

The successful applicant will undertake the following duties:

  • Prepare garments and machinery for design application, whether it being embroidery or print, using industry specific computer systems and working methods
  • Update internal database on order progress (Google sheets/Excel)
  • Quality control work carried out
  • Fold and package garments ready for collection
  • Liaise with other departments on stock location, timescales etc.
  • Maintain machinery

The role will be very fast paced, with the key learning opportunities being in shadowing current employees.

There will be a degree of repetition to the role, where mental agility and focus will be very important.

Where you'll work

Unit 5, Civic Park
Vanguard Way, Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3TH

Training

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

Training provider

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Following enrolment, learners engage in a blended programme of training and support that will include self-directed learning, email and face-to-face support from their trainer/assessor, as well as a programme of training devised by the employer
  • Functional Skills in English and maths, if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

Other in:

Graphic Design (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Meticulous
  • Dextrous

Other requirements

Four weeks (20 days) paid holiday and paid bank holidays. Plus an extra day off for their birthday. After an initial period, they will be provided with branded workwear clothing. This vacancy is being managed by SBC Training on behalf of this company.

About this employer

Specialists in supplying high quality embroidered and printed garments at competitive prices.

https://decostitch.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • The apprentice will gain experience of working in a team to meet deadlines and communicate clearly with the rest of the team on how the production is going and if we are on schedule. They will learn good time management and how to get the job done in a timely manner

We want the apprentice to progress internally and grow with us as a business. As the business grows, we expect them to take on more responsibility and become a valued member of the DecoStitch Team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Colin Preece

colin.preece@sbc-training.co.uk

01743 454810

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031380.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)