Apprentice Sewing Machinist - Ref 14984

John Chapman Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Uniform

Discount on goods

Progression opportunities

Free Parking

Training offered

Out of Work activities

Job summary

Chapman, a UK-based bag manufacturer, seeks a Sewing Machine Operator to join our team. You will sew bags from start to finish or as part of a team, using zips, leather, canvas, binding and piping to create durable luggage and accessories designed to last a lifetime.

We value a keen learner with a good attitude, punctuality and team spirit. Training is offered, with progression opportunities, uniform provided, free parking, and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and a positive mindset is essential.
• Strong attitude and reliability are important for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Sew bags from start to finish or as part of a team to produce high-quality luggage and accessories.
• Sew components such as zips, leather, canvas using various sewing machines, including binding and piping.

Skills

Keen to learn

Good attitude

Punctual

Team working

Job description

Company Bio

Join Chapman – Keep British Craftsmanship Alive.
Chapman is proud to be one of the last remaining bag manufacturers based entirely in the UK. Every bag we make is crafted by hand using premium cotton canvas, leather, and traditional techniques passed down through generations. Our mission is simple: to make the best bags in Britain, using only the finest materials. We’re growing – and we’re looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join our talented team. This is an opportunity to be part of a company that values quality, heritage, and pride in craftsmanship. We’re just as interested in your attitude, attention to detail, and desire to produce outstanding work. Reliability, a team spirit, and good communication skills are essential.

Description

• Sewing bags from start to finish or as part of a team sewing process to produce high quality luggage and accessories that are designed to last a lifetime.
• Key Skills will include: sewing zips on to linings, sewing onto leather and canvas using flat, arm and post machines, binding (both inside and outside bags), piping.

Requirements

• Keen to learn
• Good attitude
• Punctual
• Team working

Additional Info

• Performance Bonus
• Uniform
• Discount on goods
• Progression opportunities
• Free Parking
• Training offered
• Out of Work activities