Sewing Machinist

networx Recruitment; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Staff Shop

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

25 days holiday

Training & development

Job summary

The Barbour factory in South Shields is hiring a part-time Sewing Machinist to support the production of quality wax jackets. You will operate various sewing machines and work with different materials to meet productivity and quality targets.

Hours are Monday–Thursday, 12:45pm–5:15pm, in a job-share arrangement. Barbour offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development, plus on-site perks.

Qualifications

• Competent in garment construction.
• Experience as a machinist in a factory environment.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to work as part of a team and meet targets.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable in a pressurised environment to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Meet productivity targets for garment production according to the schedule.
• Safe handling of machines and operating machinery per procedures.
• Report defective equipment to Team Leader and keep own area tidy.
• Meet agreed quality standards, aiming for right first time.
• Follow Barbour Safety Policy as shown in induction handbook.

Skills

Garment construction

Machinist experience

Manual dexterity

Team player

Fast and accurate work

Pressure resistant

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

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.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve targets.
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development

The Company

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside.

The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour’s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.