Industrial Sewing Machinist

We’re seeking an Industrial Sewing Machinist with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment to join the team
Primary Objective of the role:
The Role of a Sewing Machine Operator is to assist in the manufacture of sewn goods, this includes marking, cutting and sewing of various fabrics to manufacture a wide variety of sewn goods.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
* To operate Lockstitch and overlock sewing machines
* To operate manual and mechanical cutting, eyeleting and similar equipment
* To assist in the manufacture of a wide range of fabric goods
* To undertake preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment
* To assist in the organisation of materials for manufacture
* Packaging of goods for dispatch
* Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Happy to work with Fibre Glass when required
* Not afraid to do heavy lifting and potentially dirty work where required
* You will require basic numeracy and literacy and communication skills.
* Industrial Sewing experience is essential
* Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to accurately measure materials
* Good knowledge of the use and workings of sewing machines
In this role you will be working within our modern production facilities at our Chesterfield premises. This will be under one division of the business at a given time but this may be changed by the line managers to suit operational requirements and production demand.
Full time hours vary from 38 hours per week Monday - Friday.
**Hourly rate is based on experience, the more experience the higher the rate you may be offered.**
In return:
* Profit sharing scheme
* 20 days + Bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (31-32 days per year)
* Buy & Sell holidays
* Flexible working
* Free uniform
* Free Tea & Coffee
* Free Onsite Parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.70 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking

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