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Mattress manufacturing operative apprenticeship

Mattress manufacturing operatives create a range of mattresses for consumers including memory foam, pocket sprung, latex, open coil, and continuous coil. They may also include hybrid mattress manufacturing combining both springs and foam layers producing more eco-friendly mattresses.

• Level 2 (intermediate)
• about 15 months
• Engineering and manufacturing

Typical job titles

Bed manufacturer; Mattress maker; Mattress manufacturer; Tape edger

How apprenticeships work

You're employed and paid while you train, spending at least some of your working time on off-the-job learning. Employers set their own entry requirements and advertise vacancies on Find an apprenticeship.

Official details from Skills England (ST0981)