Manufacturing Apprentice Embroidery Operative

About this opportunity

This exciting opportunity provides valuable experience working for an established business that delivers excellence and quality in the supply of embroidered logos on garments and other products.

A normal day would include:
• Using multi head embroidery machinery
• Positioning logos on garments which is a very critical part of the job
• Using a computerised system for embroidering the designs to garments
• Quality checking of the embroidery logos prior to packing
• Wrapping and packing of garments and products for despatch
• Loading and receipt of deliveries
• Working as a team player and on own initiative
• Ensuring operating and working practices are in line with the business standards
• Ensuring and participating in housekeeping activities to maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work area

Smart Clothing Ltd is a family run business with a 50-year history of clothing retail and over 20 years of experience in school uniforms.

What you could go on to do:
Progression within the company and potential to develop and grow within the business further.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• Desirable - GCSE grades C/4 or above in maths and English
• It would be an advantage to have work experience in embroidery/sewing or a practical job

Personal Qualities

• Presentable with a willingness to learn new skills
• Dependable, good time keeping is essential
• Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
• Hardworking
• Eager to learn
• Motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Supportive of others

Skills

• An interest in embroidery and working with garments
• Must be able to understand work instructions
• Ability to measure accurately is essential
• Good organisational skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Must be able to work well alone and as part of a team