Sewing Machinist

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
The role of the Sewing Machinist is to Manufacture high quality specialised Leisurewear & Support Wear using a variety of Industrial Sewing Machines, Tooling & Equipment
Main duties will be to Cut, Manufacture and Quality Control Specialised Leisurewear, Underwear & Support wear to a very high standard, using a variety of Cutting Methods, Industrial Sewing Machines and Measurement Equipment to fulfil customer orders in a timely and accurate manner, to meet the Company’s Quality Standards and achieve Service Level Agreements.
This is a Sewing Machinist Role with the added responsibility of Cutting and Quality Control.
To maintain Stock Counting Records, reporting any stock issues to Factory Supervisor/Manager. To maintain Production and Quality Control Records as required (ie Quality traceability records/Production outputs)
To ensure products are manufactured to defined quality standards, reporting any quality issues to the relevant person (ie. Factory Manager/Supervisor) and work with colleagues to create corrective actions to rectify any problems.

**KEY ACTIVITIES**
- To Pick & Pack finished goods from stock for customer orders.
- To carry out regular stock checks of Raw Materials & Finished Goods.
- Maintain a high level of production performance by meeting production targets/efficiencies.
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
- To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
- To ensure a high level of housekeeping is achieved and maintained.
- Follow holiday and absence procedures set out by the company.
- Complete any training required in line with the Business needs to maintain high Quality Standards and Productions Performance.
- To ensure Staff Handbook procedures are followed.
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required to cover for Annual Leave and Sickness.
- To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible

**Other**
- To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
- To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required

**KEY SKILLS**
**Essential**
- Motivated/Dynamic individual
- Experience working within the têxtile industry
- Previous experience of using Industrial Sewing Machines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work alone or as part of a small team

**Desirable**
- Flexible working hours
- PC Literate

**KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**
**Internal**
- Working within a team, Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Working hours: 8.30am - 15.00pm Mon - Thursday and 8.30am - 12.30pm Friday.

**COMPETENCIES**
**Creativity** - Produces creative and original ideas and solutions. Likes to find and explore new ways of doing things. Comes up with alternative possibilities and options
**Problem solving **- Generates and promotes solutions. Sees clearly which is the best way forward. Able to make decisions and commitments within appropriate time frame.
**Strategic Awareness** - Maintains a strong awareness of long-term goals and plans, keeping the future eventualities and possibilities in mind. Thinks in a global way and sees the bigger picture. Is likely to make impact on future direction and outcomes
**Resilience** - Can work under pressure, remains calm, thinks clearly and manages emotion under pressure. Addresses issues without being aggressive or controlling and can easily bounce back from setbacks. Is open to feedback and doesn’t dwell on past events.
**Networking** - Feels relaxed about relating to people and soon forges and builds relationships. Works well in an environment of mutual support and information sharing. Is not afraid to direct people or ask for their help.
**Team Working** - Enjoys participating in group activities and likes to work in close proximity with other people. Is ready to collaborate with and support others and is willing to co-operate and compromise for the overall good.
**Supporting Others** - Enjoys supporting other people and is prone to getting involved and trying to help them when they have problems. Is comfortable to contribute to joint endeavours and enjoys team work. Is willing to let other people depend on them.
**Following Directions** - Is motivated to accept and comply with standards and instructions and has a strong conscience about delivering what is promised or expected. Doesn’t like letting people down and works productively in cooperation with, and support of others.
**Quality Orientation** - Is precise, pays attention