Love footwear? Passionate about making things? On the Dr Martens 12 month footwear apprenticeship programme you’ll learn about footwear production from start to finish, as well as the unique Dr. Martens manufacturing process. You’ll get comprehensive on-the-job and college training and a qualification.
Footwear manufacturing is a highly skilled and respected trade. As an apprentice you will be working alongside the production team at our Made in England Factory, Wollaston, Northamptonshire, where our iconic 1460 boot was born. You will learn the footwear production process from start to finish, daily activities will include:
The apprenticeship runs for 12 months in our Made in England factory. You will learn everything to do with Dr. Martens footwear manufacturing as well as other aspects such as the tanning process, sizing, other footwear constructions and health and safety.
We are closely connected with Northampton College, where you will study and learn throughout the year, as well as with other companies in the footwear industry around Northamptonshire.
Your study programme will require you to attend Northampton College for one day per week.
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive a government accredited qualification in Footwear Manufacturing – Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Footwear – and be offered a full-time position within the factory specialising in one of the following areas:
Graduate apprentices are guaranteed a full-time position in the factory where you will develop and hone your craft while continuing to learn new skills alongside past apprentices. Some of our graduate apprentices have moved into office positions such as Factory Administration, Sourcing Administration and Product Development.
Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Eye for detail, Good communicator, Problem solving
Our apprentices are brand ambassadors, involved in the running of the Dr Martens Apprenticeship Instagram account: drmartens_apprenticeship.
Salary provided is the 2023 salary and will be reviewed in April 2024.
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English, Grade 4 or above Essential
Dr Martens
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Footwear manufacturer (level 2)
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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
