Leather Craftsperson Apprentice (3 places)

South West

Craft type
Leatherworking
Opportunity type
Employment
Full/part time
Full time
Accreditation
Leather craftsperson (level 2)
Paid/unpaid
Paid

Provider

Mulberry
The Willows
Kings Road
Bridgwater
TA6 4GZ

Details

Deadline: 18 July 2025

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.

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