Cutting & Inspection Apprentice

J&C Joel Ltd; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

J&C Joel Ltd in Sowerby Bridge is offering an ambitious Cutting & Inspection Apprentice role within our Manufacturing department. You will learn fabric inspection, cutting, and quality processes while completing a 12-month Level 2 apprenticeship through the Textile Centre of Excellence Academy.

Join a global manufacturing group with a strong track record in flame retardant fabrics and stage engineering, where accuracy, safety and teamwork drive daily operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to think outside the box, sharing ideas and suggestions.
• Strong eye for detail and desire to take pride in work.
• Punctual and ability to manage time well.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Aptitude to learn and develop, demonstrating self-motivation and pro activity.
• Good physical stamina, with previous experience in a manual role beneficial.
• Fluency in both written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection of fabric and materials for defects and colour checking.
• Transport fabric rolls of fabric.
• Operate machinery for fabric defect identification.
• Inspect and cut fabric as per production schedule.
• Flag any major defects to the relevant personnel.
• Cut fabric to specification, utilising relevant machines and tables.
• Undertake regular machine maintenance.
• Pick and pack Drape Kit Packs ensuring full allocation.
• Issue product to Kit of the works orders.
• Follow and conduct audit trials.
• Ensure your workspace is kept clean, tidy, and organised with a methodical approach to your work.
• Maintain a basic level of Health & Safety in all work practices and ensure, where necessary, any supplied PPE is utilised.
• Ensure compliance to all policies, practices and procedures at all times.
• Any other ad-hoc duties considered reasonable, as requested by the Manufacturing Production Manager.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Time management

Reliability

Pressure handling

Self-motivation

Proactivity

English fluency

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Title: Cutting & Inspection Apprentice
Reporting to: Cutting & Inspection Supervisor
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Sowerby Bridge, UK

Overview

J&C Joel supply, manufacture, and install, a range of products into the entertainment and events industry. The core of its business is flame retardant fabrics and manufacturing high-end technical and decorative drapery. Over the last 15 years J&C Joel has hugely grown and developed its stage engineering solutions through its Project’s department, which installs a wide range of systems, ranging from basic curtain tracks and drapery, through to high performance motorised rigging and stage engineering, with sophisticated automation controls.

The award-winning company has been trading successfully for over 40 years and has a global reach through several international facilities, with a HQ in West Yorkshire, as well as offices and operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

J&C Joel’s products and services can be found all over the world, from school auditoriums, TV and film studios and live entertainment venues to internationally renowned performing arts venues, including theatres, exhibition halls and the world’s most prestigious opera houses.

J&C Joel places a strong emphasis on the adoption of its values across its business, which focuses on the Customer, Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships and Pride. Furthermore, the company holds a strong belief that its people are what make the business so special.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an individual who is keen to join our Cutting and Inspection Team, responsible for inspecting and cutting fabrics to meet production requirements and quality standards. In conjunction, the apprentice will complete a min 12-month Cutting Apprenticeship level 2 programme through the Textile Centre of Excellence Academy.

With over 70 different fabrics being used within our standard range, the successful candidate will learn a variety of inspecting and cutting techniques to ensure that our products meet the highest expectations.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspection of fabric and materials for defects and colour checking.
• Transport fabric rolls of fabric.
• Operate machinery for fabric defect identification.
• Inspect and cut fabric as per production schedule.
• Flag any major defects to the relevant personnel.
• Cut fabric to specification, utilising relevant machines and tables.
• Undertake regular machine maintenance.
• Pick and pack Drape Kit Packs ensuring full allocation.
• Issue product to Kit of the works orders.
• Follow and conduct audit trials.
• Ensure your workspace is kept clean, tidy, and organised with a methodical approach to your work.
• Maintain a basic level of Health & Safety in all work practices and ensure, where necessary, any supplied PPE is utilised.
• Ensure compliance to all policies, practices and procedures at all times.
• Any other ad-hoc duties considered reasonable, as requested by the Manufacturing Production Manager.

The above duties, albeit being quite specific, are not all exhaustive and there may be times when other requirements are expected to carry out the role of Apprentice C&I Technician to the expectations of the Company.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent organisation and communicational skills are essential.
• Ability to think outside the box, sharing ideas and suggestions.
• Strong eye for detail and desire to take pride in work.
• Punctual and ability to manage time well.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Aptitude to learn and develop, demonstrating self-motivation and pro activity.
• Good physical stamina, with previous experience in a manual role beneficial.
• Fluency in both written and verbal English.

Qualifications

• Good standard of GSCE results, with min grade 4 in English and Maths.