Sewing Machinist

Construction Trade Solutions is looking for an experienced Sewing Machinist for our clients based in Bradford. If hired, you’ll be an integral part of the team working in a carpet warehouse.

Role: Sewing Machinist

Length of contract: Temp to Perm

Hours of work: 07:00am - 04:00pm

Pay rate: £10.50

**Duties and responsibilities of the role**

Our client are looking for someone with experience of working on an overlock sewing machine to work in a carpet sample manufacturers.

A list of duties and responsibilities are as follows:

- Deciding on appropriate sewing techniques before work commences.
- Meeting with consumers and inspecting patterns to determine each job's requirements.
- Performing alterations to existing patterns or creating your own ones.
- Selecting suitable thread and placing this onto the spool spin.
- Cutting, sewing, and gluing fabric according to the requirements of each article.
- Affixing buttons, zippers, clasps, laces, and similar fittings.
- Operating the foot pedal, plus the stitch length and width regulators, as you sew.
- Replacing the sewing machine's needle, as required.
- Detecting and repairing basic faults with the sewing machine as they occur.
- Scheduling repairs for the sewing machine and its fittings, as needed.

**About you**
- Completion of a sewing course is preferred.
- Demonstrable experience as a sewing machine operator.
- Ability to create, read, and follow patterns.
- Working knowledge of sewing machine mechanics.
- Outstanding eyesight or utilization of corrective measures.
- Innovative, thoughtful, and attentive to detail.
- Top-notch interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage your time effectively.

**About us**

Construction Trade Solutions specialise exclusively in the supply of temporary and permanent labour to the following sectors: Interior Fit Out, Construction and Civil Engineering.

We currently have a large number of positions throughout the UK. If you feel you are suitable for this position or similar projects in the near future, please contact a member of our experienced team on 01924 371999 to have a discussion with one of our experienced consultants.

**How to get in touch with us**:
Phone: 01274 214938, out of normal office hours this number diverts to a mobile - please leave your details/send a text if no answer and we will get back to you

In person: Concept House, Blanche Street, Bradford, BD4 8DA

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location