Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.
£16,500 - £24,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which may help you when you start looking for work. Courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing a textile manufacturing operative intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for work. There are no particular requirements although experience in textile manufacturing or sewing machinist work will be helpful.
In this job, you will:
You could work in a factory or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be noisy.
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