Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician (AWDO-P13701) in Leeds)

AWD online; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Global Brand based in Leeds seeks a Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician. Responsibilities include manufacturing seating systems to high standards, ensuring quality control, and training junior team members. Candidates should have proficiency in sewing machinery and a keen eye for detail. The role offers a salary of £25,500 per annum plus benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Competent in the use of all sewing machinery and hand tools.
• Proficient in making and cutting out all types of patterns.
• Knowledgeable in materials and processes for seating systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble seating covers to a high standard.
• Ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
• Train new and junior team members.

Skills

Competent in all sewing machinery

Pattern making and cutting

Knowledge of seating system materials

Attention to detail

Positive and proactive attitude

Job description

Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician who has an eye for detail and is competent in the use of all sewing machinery is required for well-established Global Brand based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

SALARY: £25,500 per annum + Benefits (including Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work Scheme etc.)

LOCATION: Leeds, West Yorkshire (LS9)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician who has an eye for detail and is competent in the use of all sewing machinery.

Working as the Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician you will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling seating systems by sewing to a high standard and to the specifications specified by the Seating Engineer.

As the Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician you will ensure that all products produced meet the required safety standards indicated by the company or component / material supplier, and all procedures carried out are in accordance with the company QA system.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Sewing Machinist / Sewing Technician will include:

• Manufacture and assemble seating covers and accessories to a high standard from technical instructions supplied by the seating engineer

• Contribute and work closely with the workshop Team Leader and Finishing Supervisor towards ensuring work is completed on time and to a high quality

• Ensure that the seating systems produced and prepared conform to the Company’s Quality Standards through visual and mechanical inspections

• Reduce any material wastage by good working practices

• Inspect all products manufactured before distribution

• Apply good working practices during the production/preparation process to reduce material wastage to a minimum

• Correctly book/use materials used onto the relevant job sheet promptly and legibly to ensure accurate stock levels are maintained

• Provide training, advice and guidance on the technical aspects of seating systems and any particular areas of expertise to new and junior members of the team

• Identify independently or during annual appraisal reviews any personal training needs, and advise your Team Leader accordingly to maintain Continuing Personal Development

• Control housekeeping

• Identify any job signed off at the inspection stage meets the requirements of the Engineers instructions, technical instructions and conforms to the internal agreed quality standards implemented for the production unit. Any job signed off should meet the agreed standards set out in the inspection guidelines

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Competent in the use of all sewing machinery and hand tools necessary to manufacture, assemble and finish seating systems

• Proficient in making and cutting out all types of patterns

• Knowledgeable in the types of materials and processes used to manufacture and finish all types of seating systems

• A positive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and results driven approach

• Well organised and proactive, managing multiple priorities and coping when under pressure

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13701

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