Janome UK Ltd, Unit 1 Southside, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SP
Pay:
Salary not specified.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
16/04/2026
About this job
Trainee Sewing Machine Technician / Apprentice Mechanical Engineer Location: Janome UK, Unit 1 Southside, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SP Type: Full-time, Permanent Established in the UK in 1969, Janome is now the brand leader in the sewing machine industry, with over 2 million machines sold in the UK and around 60 million worldwide.
Janome is renowned for quality, innovation and reliability, and operates to high ethical standards across its global supply chain, including fair working conditions, pay, safety and employment practices.
The company is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative and regularly undertakes ethical audits.
Janome UK supports a nationwide network of retailers, maintaining and servicing domestic sewing and embroidery machines through its dedicated technical workshop.
This is a highly specialised niche industry, offering unique engineering training and long-term career opportunities.
We are now looking for a Trainee Sewing Machine Technician to join our technical team.
This role is ideal for someone with a practical, hands‑on mindset who is interested in mechanical engineering and fault finding.
Full bespoke training will be provided due to the specialised nature of the industry.
The Role
You will be trained to:
* Diagnose, service and repair domestic sewing and embroidery machines
* Carry out mechanical fault‑finding and basic electrical diagnostics
* Strip, rebuild and calibrate mechanical components
* Manufacture and machine small components where required
* Test and quality‑check machines before return to customers
* Work closely with retailers and internal teams to support repairs and parts
Training & Progression
Opportunity to progress to Level 3 Advanced Engineering, if not already qualified
Become a fully qualified Mechanical Engineer in a highly specialised field
Long‑term career stability in a niche, high‑demand industry
Future progression into senior technical or management roles is available in the future
Once trained, your skills will be extremely valuable, highly sought after, and well rewarded due to the specialist nature of the industry.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline
* A genuine interest in engineering and mechanical systems
* Good practical skills and attention to detail
* Willingness to learn and develop in a specialised field
Desirable:
* Experience with tools and/or machinery
* Problem‑solving mindset
* Strong work ethic and reliability
Why Join Janome UK?
Work for an industry‑leading global brand
Receive bespoke technical training not available elsewhere
Join a stable, ethical and well‑established company
Develop rare engineering skills in a niche market
Clear long‑term career and progression opportunities
Friendly, experienced technical team
Extra Important Information
This is a very specialised area of engineering.
We strongly encourage applicants to research Janome and the sewing machine industry before applying to ensure this is a field you are genuinely interested in pursuing.
Please visit: www.janome.co.uk to learn more about the company and our products.
This role is perfect for college leavers, apprenticeship completers, or anyone looking to build a long‑term engineering career in a unique and highly skilled industry.
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