Production and Accessories Apprenticeship With Ince Umbrellas

Job Purpose:

Completes customer orders by assembling, finishing, inspecting, and packing finished items.

Duties:

General Assembly

• Preparing for assembly by checking job card; gathering the necessary materials, components, and special items.
• Assembling product by fitting and adjusting components:

–          Fitting of cover to frame

–          Thread trimming

–          Strap making and fitting

–          Ironing and rolling of covers

• Approve product for finishing by completing quality control inspection.

 

Finishing:

• Application of metal trim
• Drilling out and sticking of wooden handles
• Attachment of swing tickets / labels
• Inspection of final product to ensure ready to ship and compliance with quality control

 

Shipping:

• Bagging and protective packing
• Boxing
• Preparation of dispatch notes and courier manifests
• Booking courier

 

Other:

• Maintains tools and equipment in good working order by following operating instructions and troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assist in main production area as and when required.
• Assist with the unloading and storage of textiles and components as and when required
• Provide production and product information by collecting and summarising production data.

 Skills/Qualifications:

Essential:

• Needs to be literate and numerate.
• Willing to learn and self-develop
• Flexibility to operate in a changing manufacturing environment
• Collaborative worker who works well as part of a small and friendly team
• Good eye for detail and colour definition
• Physically fit

 

Desirable:

• Manufacturing Experience General
• Experience of using machines
• Familiarity with:-

–          Manufacturing Methods and Procedures

–          Process Improvement

–          Quality Control

–          Health & Safety

–          Equipment Maintenance

–          Lifting and handling

 

To become an apprentice you must:

• Have 5 GCSE’s graded A-C
• Two of these GCSE’s must be Maths and English
• Own a valid UK passport
• Own a valid National Insurance Card/Proof
• Be aged 16-24

 

Please not you cannot have a degree to take part in the Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship Programme. This is not an internship.

If you think you’re right for this role, please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com with your CV.