Leather Craftsperson Apprenticeship

Details

Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, its ambition is to create progressive luxury, which is made to last.

Mulberry is looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed apprentices with a desire to learn about this exciting industry! Apprentices will learn and understand the end-to-end process of how leather is produced and the manufacturing processes required to produce our luxury handbags whilst studying with Bridgwater College once a week.

What you’ll do at work:

• The scheme will provide opportunities to explore the wider business, creating an understanding of how the supply chain is connected to other departments at Mulberry
• Apprentices will also develop and refine their practical skills in areas like stitching, inking and cutting, to be able to construct a whole product from beginning to end!
• Upon successful completion of the 15 month programme, candidates will be awarded an industry recognised Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as a Leather Craftsperson and will attend a graduation day at our London Head Office

Apprentices will work in production on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Each Wednesday will be dedicated to self-study, training, and college lessons. College lessons are delivered on site at the company’s Bridgwater factory – The Willows. Its production team operates on a four-day work week.

Requirements:

• GCSE in English (grade D/3 or above) and Maths (grade D/3 or above) desireable
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Other requirements

Although not essential, the ability to travel is beneficial.