Industrial Sewing Machinist

Gap Personnel Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme 6–7%

Enhanced holidays

Life assurance

Sick pay

Flexitime

Early finish on Fridays

Sports & Social club

Free parking

Gym access

Onsite cafe

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited are recruiting for a permanent sewing machinist in Southend. The role is full-time (39 hours) with a Monday-Thursday 8:00–17:00 and Friday 8:00–13:00 schedule. Salary up to £15.35 per hour, dependent on skills and experience.

This position requires operating industrial sewing machines, applying over-locking techniques, and working to product assembly from cut parts. It offers a permanent contract with benefits and a focus on teamwork and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum of GCSE Level education (or equivalent).
• Possesses basic English communication skills and can comprehend spoken instructions.
• Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines.
• Familiar with over-locking techniques.
• Previous experience in sewing a variety of items to understand product assembly from cut parts.
• Capable of working autonomously while fostering teamwork.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Over-lock cut parts according to instructions/training.
• Seam cut parts into finished items, utilizing drawings, templates, work instructions, and/or samples as references.
• Perform any necessary reworks as directed by management, supervision, or inspection.
• Maintain cleanliness and regular oiling of sewing machine/over-locker, promptly reporting any faults to the Team Leader.
• Adhere to guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is upheld.
• Execute duties in a proper and efficient manner, consistently acting in the Company's best interest and complying with Company Rules and Regulations.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping.
• Assist team members with other tasks as needed.
• Contribute to creating and sustaining a safe working environment, adhering to published Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant tasks as required.

Skills

Basic English

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Over-locking techniques

Job description

Calling all Industrial sewing machinists!

Gap Personnel are currently recruiting a full time, permanent sewing machinist for our client in Southend.

Permanent, Full-Time, 39 Hours

Mon – Thurs: 8:00 – 17:00 & Fri: 8:00 – 13:00

Up to £15.35 per hour - dependent on skills and experience

Responsibilities:

• Over-lock cut parts according to instructions/training.
• Seam cut parts into finished items, utilizing drawings, templates, work instructions, and/or samples as references.
• Perform any necessary reworks as directed by management, supervision, or inspection.
• Maintain cleanliness and regular oiling of sewing machine/over-locker, promptly reporting any faults to the Team Leader.
• Adhere to guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is upheld.
• Execute duties in a proper and efficient manner, consistently acting in the Company's best interest and complying with Company Rules and Regulations.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping.
• Assist team members with other tasks as needed.
• Contribute to creating and sustaining a safe working environment, adhering to published Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant tasks as required.

Skills/Experience:

• Holds a minimum of GCSE Level education (or equivalent)
• Possesses basic English communication skills and can comprehend spoken instructions
• Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines
• Familiar with over-locking techniques
• Previous experience in sewing a variety of items to understand product assembly from cut parts
• Capable of working autonomously while fostering teamwork
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Company Benefits;

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Friday’s
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym*
• Onsite café*

(*Available after 1 year of service)