Sewing Machinist

BARBOUR; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Staff Shop

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Subsidised canteen

25 days holiday as standard increasing

Job summary

Barbour in South Shields is seeking a part-time Sewing Machinist to support jacket production on a 12:45pm–5:15pm, Monday–Thursday job-share basis. You will operate sewing machines to produce quality wax jackets, adhering to schedules and safety rules.

The role emphasizes productivity, accuracy, and teamwork in a factory setting, with opportunities for onsite training and development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to construct garments to required standards.
• Experience as a machinist in a factory environment.
• Excellent manual dexterity for fast production work.
• Good team collaboration and communication.
• Strong eye for detail and quality control.
• Capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Meet productivity targets on the production schedule.
• Operate sewing machinery safely per procedures and training.
• Report defective equipment to the Team Leader and keep area tidy.
• Meet quality standards, aiming for right first time.
• Follow Company Safety Policy and Induction Handbook guidelines.

Skills

Garment construction

Machinist experience

Manual dexterity

Team player

Attention to detail

Fast & accurate

Pressure tolerance

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sewing Machinist to join the Barbour factory here in South Shields, on a part-time basis. The role will assist in the production of quality wax jackets using various sewing machines and different raw materials in order to meet productivity, quality, and delivery targets.

The working hours for this role are Monday – Thursday, 12:45pm – 5:15pm, as part of a job share arrangement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
• Responsible for the safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
• Report any defective equipment, you are working with to your Team Leader, and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace.
• Meet agreed quality standards aiming for ‘right first time, right every time’.
• Follow the requirements of the Company Safety Policy, which is documented in the Induction Training Handbook, and is displayed on all Health and Safety Noticeboards

Skills and Experience

• Competent in the construction of garments.
• Experience of working as a Machinist in a Factory environment.
• Manual dexterity skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good eye for detail.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve targets.

Benefits

• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free onsite parking
• Wellbeing support
• Subsidised canteen25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.