Sewing Machinist

Gap Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sewing Machinist for a full-time, permanent position in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves operating industrial sewing machines, overlocking techniques, and assisting with various tasks. The ideal candidate will have GCSE education and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced holiday

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Flexitime

Early finish on Fridays

Sports and Social Club

Free car parking

Free access to a local gym

Onsite café

Responsibilities

• Overlock cut parts according to instructions.
• Seam cut parts into finished items using templates and samples.
• Maintain sewing machine cleanliness and report faults.
• Assist team members as needed.

Skills

Basic English communication skills

Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines

Familiar with overlocking techniques

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork ability

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Minimum of GCSE Level education (or equivalent)

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 (30 mins lunch)
Fri: 8:00 - 13:00 (no lunch)

£14.76 DOE

Responsibilities

• Overlock 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/overlocker, 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 overlocking 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)

To apply for this Sewing Machinist position, please apply now or submit updated CV to or contact southend branch on (phone number removed)

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