Apprentice Textile Fabricator & Installer | January 2027 Start
Looking for a hands on career where you can earn while you learn, develop valuable trade skills and enjoy a four day working week?
Sunset Canvas is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our Toowoomba team in January 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a school leaver or someone looking to begin a rewarding career in a specialised trade.
No previous industry experience required – we're looking for the right attitude, strong mathematical ability and a willingness to learn!
About Sunset Canvas
Established in 1985, Sunset Canvas is a family-owned Toowoomba business specialising in the manufacture and installation of premium custom canvas and outdoor textile products.
For over 40 years, we've built our reputation on quality workmanship, attention to detail and delivering practical, tailored solutions for our customers.
Our work is varied, ranging from vehicle canopies and tonneau covers to Ziptrak outdoor blinds, shade sails, awnings and other custom manufactured products.
About the Apprenticeship
As an Apprentice Textile Fabricator & Installer, you'll gain practical experience across both workshop manufacturing and on site installations while completing a Certificate III in Textiles Fabrication through TAFE NSW (Sydney).
You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople who will teach you the skills required to measure,
manufacture and install a wide range of custom products.
This is a hands on role that combines mathematics, practical problem solving, precision workmanship and physical activity.
What We Offer
- Four day working week with a three day weekend
- Full time apprenticeship commencing January 2027
- Nationally recognised trade qualification
- Comprehensive on the job training and mentoring
- A supportive, established, family owned business
- Varied work across manufacturing and installation
- Opportunities to develop valuable, long term trade skills
Who We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate:
- Strong mathematical skills and confidence working with measurements and calculations
- Current Manual Licence [Essential]
- Blue Card [Or Ability to Obtain]
- Valuable physical fitness and an enjoyment of hands on work
- Practical thinking and problem solving ability
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliability, punctuality and a positive work ethic
- Willingness to learn, take direction and work as part of a team
An interest in mathematics, design and technology, manual arts or practical subjects would be highly regarded.
2026 school leavers are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous experience is not essential – your attitude, aptitude and commitment to learning are what matter most.