Apprentice Bespoke Cutter & Tailor: Unique Level 5 Opportunity
Company: Morgan & Fenwick, City Mills, Peel Street, Leeds LS27 8QL
£12.21 per hour (Above national standard)
35 hours/week | Monday–Friday (half day Friday)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Morgan & Fenwick, a distinguished name in bespoke tailoring, is offering a rare opportunity to kickstart your career in high-end garment construction. In partnership with the Textile Centre of Excellence (Huddersfield) and The Tailoring Academy (Macclesfield), we are recruiting for a Bespoke Tailor and Cutter Apprentice to join our growing team in Leeds.
Whether you’re starting out or looking to enhance your existing sewing skills, this role offers full training alongside a formal Level 5 Bespoke Tailoring qualification delivered by TCoE (Textile Centre of Excellence) — all while gaining hands-on experience in a professional workshop.
Why Join Morgan & Fenwick?
- Earn while you learn at £12.21/hour
- Career progression in cutting, sewing, and finishing
- Training provided both online and in-person by The Textile Centre of Excellence
- Be part of a close-knit, creative team in a heritage locationWhat You’ll Be Doing:
- Begin with focused training in trouser making and undercutting
- Receive practical and theoretical instruction via The Tailoring Academy
- Rotate through key areas of garment construction: cutting, coat making, and finishing
- Work alongside experienced tailors in a dynamic, supportive environment
What They’re Looking For:
- A passion for tailoring and garment creation
- Basic sewing skills and experience using an industrial sewing machine
- GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A–C or equivalent)
- Reliability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn Interested? Find out more at www.morganfenwick.com
To apply, please email your CV and a brief cover letter to samantha@morganfenwick.com
Closing date: Open until filled — early applications encouraged.
