Industrial Sewing Machine Technician

Dreams Limited; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Staff discount

Private healthcare

Holiday buying scheme

Job summary

Dreams Limited in Oldbury, West Midlands, is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machine Technician to maintain, repair and service the sewing machines used across our bed production facility. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and adjust machines to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with sewing machinery in manufacturing or textiles and be comfortable with mechanical, electrical and electronic fault-finding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with industrial sewing machines is preferred
• Strong practical mechanical skills and use of hand tools
• Willingness to learn new machines and systems
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and service industrial sewing machines across bed production
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Adjust, calibrate and set up machines to production specs
• Support machine installations and improvements as needed
• Keep accurate maintenance records and parts stock levels
• Collaborate with production operatives and maintenance team to resolve issues

Skills

Industrial sewing machines

Mechanical skills

Electrical fault-finding

Job description

FactoryPermanentFull timeOldbury, West Midlands£34-37k Dependant on ExperienceThe RoleReady to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a snap shot of what you'll be doing day to day -We are looking for an Industrial Sewing Machine Technician to support our Bed Production team by maintaining, servicing and repairing the industrial sewing machines used across our factory. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with sewing machinery in a manufacturing, upholstery, textiles, furniture or similar production environment.You will be part of a small maintenance team, helping to keep production running smoothly by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance and making adjustments to ensure machines are running safely and efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, repair and service industrial sewing machines used within bed production.Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electronic faults where required.Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve machine reliability.Adjust, calibrate and set up machines to meet production requirements.Support machine installations, changes and improvements where needed.Keep accurate records of maintenance, servicing and repair activity.Identify parts required and support with spare parts stock control.Work closely with Production Operatives and the wider Maintenance team to resolve issues quickly and safely.Skills and ExperienceExperience working with, repairing or adjusting industrial sewing machines would be ideal, but we are also open to candidates with strong practical mechanical skills who are willing to learn this equipment.Experience in manufacturing, textiles, upholstery, furniture, bedding or another hands-on production environment would be useful.Good practical repair skills and confidence working with tools, machinery or mechanical equipment.Electrical or electronic fault-finding knowledge would be helpful, but formal electrical qualifications are not required.A willingness to learn new machines, systems and ways of working.Able to work as part of a small team and build confidence working independently over time.Good communication skills and a helpful, proactive approach.Welding, soldering, fabrication or previous sewing machine experience would be advantageous, but full experience across all areas is not expected as training will be offered.The PersonIn your dream role, you`ll receive:£34-37k dependant on experienceDiscretionary bonusGenerous staff discount, plus savings on restaurants, holidays, and shopping24-hour Retail Trust helpline and resourcesEnhanced maternity and paternity payBuy-in schemes for extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loansAbout DreamsAt Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well.We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together. There are over 200 of us at our Bed Factory, in Oldbury, West Midlands where every dreamer makes a difference.So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.We can’t promise breakfast in bedBut, we can promise these:Wellbeing that worksIt’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other. It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other.Perks you can pickLife looks different for everyone, so we give you options.Room to growYour career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.Extra goodiesEvery department has its own little Dream extras.Perks you can pickLife looks different for everyone, so we give you options.Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.Perks you can pickLife looks different for everyone, so we give you options.Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.Room to growYour career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.That’s why we invest in training and development that helps you stretch your skills and reach your next goal – whatever that looks like. You’ll have access to workshops, mentoring, leadership programmes and apprenticeships that lead to recognised qualifications. Because at Dreams, growing your career should feel as natural as getting a good night’s sleep.Extra goodiesEvery department has its own little Dream extras.In Retail, you’ll find competitive salaries, uncapped commission and peak incentives that make going above and beyond worth it. In Distribution, there are performance-related bonuses and recognition awards for those who go the extra mile. In Bedquarters, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, annual bonuses and colleague discounts. And in our Bed Factory, you’ll get hands-on support and full training to help you master your craft. Wherever you work, you’ll find benefits that fit your role, reward your effort and help you feel right at home.Where you’ll be workingHere is where you’ll be based, whether that’s Bedquarters, or our Bed Factory or one of our stores.Dreams OldburyUnit D1Granada Trading EstateOldburyB69 4LH