Sewing machinists

Gap Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme (6%-7%)

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Sick pay

Flexitime

Early finish on Fridays

Sports & Social Club

Free parking

Gym access

Onsite café

Job summary

Gap Personnel is recruiting a full-time, permanent Sewing Machinist for a client in Southend. Working 39 hours per week with a Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00 and Fri 8:00-13:00, you will operate industrial sewing machines and perform over-locking to produce finished items.

Starting pay is £14.76–£15.35 per hour, depending on skills and experience, with benefits including healthcare, pension, and flexitime. The role emphasizes safe, efficient production and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Basic English communication skills
• Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines
• Familiar with over-locking techniques
• Experience sewing varied items to understand product assembly
• Able to work autonomously while supporting the team
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Over-lock cut parts according to instructions and training.
• Seam cut parts into finished items using drawings, templates, and samples.
• Carry out reworks as directed by management or inspection.
• Maintain sewing machine/over-locker with timely oiling and report faults.
• Uphold traceability by following guidelines and instructions.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Assist team members with other tasks as needed.
• Contribute to a safe working environment following Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required.

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 &Fri: 8:00 - 13:00

£14.76 - £15.35 per hour -dependent on skills and experience

Responsibilities:

• Over-lock 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/over-locker, 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 over-locking 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 yearofservice)