Pittards look to recruit apprentices

YEOVIL leather manufacturers Pittards has formed a new partnership with Bridgwater College to recruit up to 30 apprentices.

Pittards will be recruiting for a range of roles covering areas including business administration, engineering, leather goods and international trade and logistics.

These apprenticeships will give people in the local area the skills and ability to progress with the company and develop in their chosen field.

Pittards’ marketing director, Debbie Burton, said: “Pittards’ business today is incredibly varied, encompassing not only leather making, but also product design and manufacture, sales and marketing.

“As a company it believes in investing in its own people and encouraging them to progress through the business.

“Pittards firmly believes that an apprenticeship with the chance to learn varied aspects of the business is a valuable first step in a potentially rewarding career in the leather industry.”

PHOTO: Pictured, from left, are design assistant Natasha Storey and Pittards marketing director Debbie Burton, and BridgwaterCollege’s head of business development Matt Tudor and contracts and operations manager Elaine Morrissey.

Bridgwater College’s head of business development, Matt Tudor, said: “We are extremely excited to be working with Pittards on this fantastic opportunity for the local people of Yeovil and Somerset.

“The range of opportunities on offer through this apprenticeship programme shows Pittards commitment to investing in skills for the future, and therefore providing their employees a potential pathway to a successful career at a long established, and renowned company.”

Pittards will be holding an Apprenticeship Open Event at their Factory and Shop on Sherborne Road on Tuesday, August 13, from 4pm to 7pm.

Those interested in attending are encouraged to register by calling 01278-655111 or emailing business@bridgwater.ac.uk.

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