Level 2 Sewing Apprentice at Essential Soft

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Essential Soft Furnishings Full time

**Location: Blackburn, BB1 5DW**

Traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, English, maths and work experience needed to secure an Apprenticeship or employment.

Traineeships have been developed in response to research showing that young people frequently lack the right knowledge and experience employers expect in the workplace.

This role will be to manufacture commercial soft furnishings using modern sewing machines

Role specific:

- Utilise modern sewing machines to manufacture all or part of curtains and other soft furnishings
- Utilise a range of programs and machines such as lockstitch, overlockers, pinch pleat, and blind hemmers to produce different items and finishes
- Alter machine settings depending on the material and finish required
- Carryout basic machine maintenance including changing needles, oiling, and cleaning on a regular basis
- Ensure quality of own work by exercising attention to detail and proactively rectifying any faults
- Ensure manufactured items match requirements as specified on the job sheet

General:

- Adhere to all company health and safety policies
- Ensure own work area is always clean and tidy
- Undertake other tasks as requested by line manager
- Contribute to continuous improvement by providing ideas and suggestions

Website: Essential Soft Furnishings Ltd

**Person Specification**

**Desired Skills**
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good Communicator, Verbal and written
- Ability to work accurately and to highest quality
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet team targets
- Maintaining a steady production process

**Things to Consider**

**Personal Qualities**
- High level of attention to detail
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Take pride in producing high quality work output
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate flexibility and a hands-on, teamwork-based approach

**Desired Qualifications**

**Other Information**

**Proposed Duration**

12 weeks

**Training to be Provided**

Level 1 Sewing and Textile traineeship

**Future Prospects**

Potential progression within the business onto a apprenticeship

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £4.81 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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