Industrial Sewing Machinist

People Solutions; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Commission on completed pieces

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for career progression

Site canteen facility

Early finish every Friday

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

People Solutions is recruiting a Sewing Machinist in Salford. The role offers excellent pay (£13.00 per hour) with additional commission on completed pieces, and long-term career opportunities within a manufacturing environment.

Shift pattern is Monday to Thursday 08:15-16:45 and Friday 08:15-14:30. Benefits include weekly pay, site canteen, early finish Fridays, ongoing training, and chances for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sewing Machinist or similar
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive and proactive attitude toward work
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement (5S/lean manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery to ensure optimum efficiency and productivity
• Operate industrial sewing machines in a fast-paced production environment
• Carry out twin-needle, top, flat sewing and over-locking duties
• Ensure an adequate supply of materials to maintain production levels
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Report defective machinery or equipment promptly
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times
• Follow company procedures and health and safety regulations
• Support continuous improvement activities across the production department
• Work to production targets while maintaining high-quality standards

Skills

Sewing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Sewing Machinist - Salford

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Sewing Machinistto join our well-established client based in Salford.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within a successful manufacturing environment.

This would suit applicants who have worked as a Sewing Operator, Industrial Sewing Machinist or Textile Operative.

Rates of Pay:

• £13.00 per hour
• Additional commission paid per completed piece upon securing a permanent contract
• The more pieces successfully completed, the greater the earning potential

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:15 - 16:45 & Friday: 08:15 - 14:30

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Sewing Machinist are:

• Weekly pay
• Site canteen facility
• Early finish every Friday
• Long-term opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Additional commission scheme available upon becoming permanent

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as a Sewing Machinist are:

• Setting up machinery to ensure optimum efficiency and productivity
• Operating industrial sewing machines within a fast-paced production environment
• Carrying out twin-needle sewing, top sewing, flat sewing and over-locking duties
• Ensuring an adequate supply of materials is available to maintain production levels
• Inspecting finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Reporting defective machinery or equipment promptly
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area at all times
• Following company procedures and health and safety regulations
• Supporting continuous improvement activities across the production department
• Working to production targets while maintaining high-quality standards

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a Sewing Machinist, you will need:

• Previous experience as a Sewing Machinist or in a similar role
• The ability to work accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive and proactive attitude towards work
• Good communication skills
• A commitment to continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean manufacturing

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with industrial sewing machinery
• Experience within the textile, upholstery or garment manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of quality control procedures within manufacturing environments

Training:

• Full on-site training provided
• Industry-related training provided
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment
• Continued development and progression opportunities

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process