Sewing Machinist

Jark PLC; Warwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jark PLC in the Rugby area is seeking skilled Industrial Sewing Machinists to join our manufacturing operations in Warwickshire. You will operate flatbed and overlock machines to sew fabric components and upholstery materials to exacting standards.

Experience with industrial sewing, attention to detail, and the ability to work with heavier-weight fabrics is essential. You will work independently to meet production targets while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial sewing machine experience is essential.
• Confident using industrial flatbed and/or overlock sewing machines.
• Good understanding of fabric handling, seams and stitching quality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work confidently with different or heavier-weight materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines such as flatbeds, overlockers and twin-needle machines.
• Sew fabric components from patterns, templates, samples or specifications.
• Work with upholstery fabrics, technical textiles and heavier materials.
• Produce accurate seams, panels, covers and finished components.
• Check stitching, measurements and overall finish for quality.
• Work independently while meeting production targets and standards.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Flatbed sewing

Overlocker

Fabric handling

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Job description

My client in the Rugby area are looking for skilled Sewing Machinists.

The Role

• Operating industrial sewing machines such as flatbeds, overlockers and twin-needle machines
• Sewing fabric components from patterns, templates, samples or specifications
• Working with upholstery fabrics, technical textiles and heavier materials
• Producing accurate seams, panels, covers and finished components
• Checking stitching, measurements and overall finish for quality
• Working independently while meeting production targets and standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial sewing machine experience is essential
• Confident using industrial flatbed and/or overlock sewing machines
• Good understanding of fabric handling, seams and stitching quality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work confidently with different or heavier-weight materials
• Reliable with a positive, hands‑on approach

Experience within upholstery, furniture manufacturing, automotive trimming, textile manufacturing, protective products or other industrial sewing environments would all be highly relevant.

If you're an experienced Industrial Sewing Machinist, Upholstery Sewing Machinist, or experienced industrial machinist looking for your next opportunity.