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Boatyard Apprentice

Boatyard Apprentice

Deadline: Sunday 15 November Haines Boatyard has been part of Itchenor’s boating heritage for more than a century, built on traditional craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. Their skilled team continues the tradition of high quality shipwrighting while supporting the club’s keelboat fleet, and the wider sailing community, with year round maintenance, moorings, storage, and scrubbing […]

Apprentice Engineer: Technical Textiles

Apprentice Engineer: Technical Textiles

Deadline: Thursday 17 December 2026 Arville Textiles are looking for an enthusiastic individual to become an Apprentice Engineer, to work in the existing Maintenance Team. The successful applicant will gain hands-on, practical experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Arville Textiles Limited is a UK specialist in high-performance technical fabrics. Originally founded in 1945 as […]

Trainee Marine Upholsterer

Trainee Marine Upholsterer

Deadline: Tuesday 1 December 2026 Role Description: We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join Herbert Woods as a trainee marine upholsterer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in upholstery, working in a hands-on role. You will receive full training in marine upholstery techniques, including pattern […]

Trainee Leather Artisan – Colour Restoration

Trainee Leather Artisan – Colour Restoration

Deadline: 31 December 2026 The Handbag Clinic’s purpose is to lovingly and expertly extend the life of luxury handbags. Through exceptional craftsmanship and care, we champion sustainability while acting as trusted custodians of the luxury handbag market. Buying, selling, and restoring designer over 700 handbags every month, including some of the most valuable handbags in […]

Trainee Weaver

Trainee Weaver

Deadline: 5pm, Monday, 29th November. Whitchurch Silk Mill is seeking a Trainee Weaver to join their team and learn one of Britain’s rarest heritage crafts. Working alongside experienced weavers, you’ll train to operate and maintain historic silk looms, produce high-quality fabric, and help bring the Mill’s stories to life for visitors. No previous weaving experience […]

Lighting Restoration

Lighting Restoration

Deadline: 5pm, 18 December 2026 Jolene Farmer’s studio offers antique restoration specialising in the repair of lighting. A wide range of personalised services are available with the emphasis on the aesthetic. The Jolene Farmer Studio is an artisan workshop based in Hackney, restoring, wiring and fabricating lighting. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience with […]

Trainee Heritage Lime Plasterer and Natural Building Craftsperson

Trainee Heritage Lime Plasterer and Natural Building Craftsperson

Location: London and surrounding areas Position: Full-time, paid employment with workplace-based training Breathe is a specialist natural building and heritage restoration company working with traditional lime and clay plasters, natural fibre insulation and breathable building materials. They are looking for someone who takes a genuine interest in traditional craftsmanship, historic buildings and sustainable construction, and who […]

Foundry Operative

Foundry Operative

Deadline: 27 October 2026 Rolls Royce have an excellent opportunity for a Foundry Operative based in Bristol. Rolls Royce are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have […]

Foundry Typesetting: Craft Workshop Assistant

Foundry Typesetting: Craft Workshop Assistant

Deadline: Thursday 29 October Jones n Co Cast Metal Designs Ltd are looking for a versatile and detail-oriented Workshop Assistant to join their team, helping to smoothly manage both front-end customer experience and back-end sign production. You will act as a key bridge between our online shop platforms (Etsy and website) and the physical workshop […]

Textile Manufacturing Assistant (flat-weave carpet production)

Textile Manufacturing Assistant (flat-weave carpet production)

Deadline: Sunday 8 November Fleetwood Fox is a micro business which takes pride in supplying very special products to the leading interior designers in this country and the USA. A fill-time position for a Textile Manufacturing Assistant in flat-weave carpet production – working across a variety of manufacturing skills with the initial focus on warehousing […]

Gunmaker Apprentice

Gunmaker Apprentice

Deadline: 30 October 2026 Purdey are seeking dedicated Gunmaker Apprentice to join their historic workshop. Under the direct guidance of their Craftsmen, Senior Craftsmen, and Master Craftsmen, you will learn the intricate skills required to manufacture bespoke Guns and Rifles to Purdey’s standards. Starting with fundamental workshop tasks, your training will progressively move toward highly […]

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