Footwear manufacturing operatives make shoes, boots and sports footwear for all ages.
£13,500 Starter
to£22,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
between 8am and 6pm on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills you need in this job, like the Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production.
You'll usually need:
You can do a footwear manufacturer intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly to employers for a trainee position.
Employers will want you to have good practical skills, and they could ask you to sit a practical test at the interview stage. Experience in shoe repairs, textiles or leatherwork may be helpful.
You could join the British Footwear Association for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about careers and training in footwear manufacturing from the British Footwear Association and Creative Choices.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in a factory or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could move into supervisory management, machinery maintenance or quality control. With further training, you could take up a career in footwear design or as a footwear technologist.
You could also specialise in custom-made footwear, like luxury bespoke shoes, orthopaedic footwear, or historical and theatrical costume footwear.
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