Trainee Sewing Machinist

3 months ago


South Shields, United Kingdom Barbour Full time

**Company Description**:
The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour’s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.

**Position Overview**:
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced or trainee machinists to join the Barbour factory here in South Shields. The role will assist in the production of quality wax jackets using various sewing machines and different raw materials in order to meet productivity, quality, and delivery targets.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
- Responsible for the safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
- Report any defective equipment, you are working with to your Team Leader, and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace.
- Meet agreed quality standards aiming for ‘right first time, right every time’.
- Follow the requirements of the Company Safety Policy, which is documented in the Induction Training Handbook, and is displayed on all Health and Safety Noticeboards

**Skills and Experience**:

- Competent in the construction of garments.
- Experience of working as a Machinist in a Factory environment.
- Manual dexterity skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Good eye for detail.
- Able to work quickly and accurately.
- Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve targets.

**Benefits**:

- Discretionary Company bonus scheme
- Staff discount
- Staff shop
- Healthcare cash plan
- 20 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen

**Additional information**:

- Full training provided


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