Job Description

This role will include: Production of laboratory scale textile samples for customer approval achieving customer and production requirements when designing textiles. Carry out analysis of fabrics, chemicals, dyestuffs and water used in the process areas. This is an interesting career opportunity with a dynamic local business.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work The apprentice will be working towards the Laboratory Technician Level 3 qualification. The role is based on-site at Heathcoat Fabrics Limited Tiverton, in the laboratory. Training will be one day per week at the Petroc Barnstaple campus with 4 days per week on site at Tiverton. Where you'll work Westexe Tiverton Devon EX16 5LL

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Science (grade 5) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness Other We would like applicants to consider that travel to campus in Barnstaple will be self funded.

Employer

HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED

Devon, EX16 5LL

Provider

PETROC

About Employer

Heathcoat Fabrics is a market-leading manufacturer of knitted and woven fabrics. Redefining technical textiles is a skill that we have perfected as a business. Our aim is to solve complex challenges and convert opportunities into value for each individual customer. This approach has helped us to forge a worldwide reputation for unmatched quality, new ideas and total customer focus. Our skills enable us to deliver a consistently high standard across multiple industries. We work with world-class suppliers to ensure our capabilities are always above and beyond our competitors. Our no-compromise approach is driven by customer needs first and foremost.