Apprentice Engineer: Technical Textiles

North West

Craft type
Weaving
Craft type
Technical Textiles
Opportunity type
Employment and training
Full/part time
Full time
Accreditation
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Level 3), Derwent Training Association
Paid/unpaid
Paid

Provider

Arville Textiles Limited,
Sandbeck Way,
Wetherby.
West Yorkshire,
LS22 7DQ
https://arville.com/

Details

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 a weaver of woollen uniform fabrics, the company has grown into an international industry leader, pioneering the use of synthetic man-made fibres like nylon, Kevlar, and high-tenacity polyesters. Arville operates a fully integrated, end-to-end manufacturing process that spans custom fabric design, precision rapier and air-jet weaving, specialized spread coating and chemical finishing, and technical fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Learning and mastering day-to-day operational tasks under supervision.
  • Assisting senior team members with ongoing projects and core workloads.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation, digital records, or workspaces.
  • Completing weekly training modules, portfolio assignments, and college coursework on time.
  • Adhering strictly to health, safety, and operational standards.
  • Visit the link below for full course contents.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSEs English, and Maths (grade 4 or above).

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
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Willingness to learn
  • Basic familiarity with Tools

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

All applicants must have access to reliable transport for travel to Wetherby (work location) and Malton (training provider – Derwent Training). Candidates local to Wetherby will be viewed favourably. 

Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age (National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices: Minimum wage rates)

Salary: will take into consideration the age of candidate and follow all Government Apprenticeship guidelines.
Hours: 40 hours per week (Timings to be confirmed). Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Start date: Monday 4 January 2027

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Clear internal progression and permanent career pathways upon successful completion.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY