Sewing Machinist / Production Operative

Gap Personnel Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is seeking a detail‑oriented Sewing Machinist / Production Operative in Manchester (M16). The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (37.5 hours) or 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

You will work on pre-programmed Brother machines, perform quality checks, and pack orders for dispatch while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Previous sewing experience is essential; you should have strong hand-eye coordination and be reliable and punctual.

Qualifications

• Previous sewing experience is essential (industrial or pre-programmed machines like Brother is a major advantage).
• Excellent attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with routine production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pre-programmed Brother sewing machines to assist in sock manufacturing.
• Finish production pieces with accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Quality check finished items to ensure they meet specification standards.
• Neatly pack completed orders into boxes, ready for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.

Skills

Sewing experience

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Brother sewing machines

Job description

Sewing Machinist / Production Operative

Location: Manchester (M16)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (37.5 hours per week) or Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM - 8:30PM

Breaks: 30-minute unpaid break

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

We are currently looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Production Operative / Sewing Machinist for our Client based in Manchester, M16.

If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in creating high-quality items, this role is a fantastic opportunity for you.

You will be involved in the full end-to-end production process, ensuring our products meet the high standards our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating pre-programmed Brother sewing machines to assist in sock manufacturing.
• Finishing production pieces with accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Quality checking finished items to ensure they meet specification standards.
• Neatly packing completed orders into boxes, ready for dispatch.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous sewing experience is essential (experience with industrial or pre-programmed machines like Brother is a major advantage).
• Excellent attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a small team.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with routine production tasks.

Immediate start for the right candidate!