Sewing Machinist

**Sewing Machinist - Monday to Friday (No Weekends)**

It’s not just a job. At Refined Brands, we want you to feel passionate about our mission, be eager to make your mark within an ethical and sustainable business and become part of an incredible team.

**In return we can offer you**:

- Exclusive 50% discount off all Refined Brands after 1 month
- 30 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Flexible working patterns (Delete as required)
- Free 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program, Health Assured
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Recommend a friend recruitment scheme, where you can gain £100 worth of vouchers for any brand
- Free fruit twice a week
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Ethical, sustainable brands
- Working in beautiful Cornwall with its world-renowned beaches close by allows to a positive work life balance
- A supportive open minded team environment
- Family feel business

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you are responsible for carrying out all sewing machining and related work which forms part of the construction of products manufactured by the company. You are responsible for adhering to the high quality standards required to ensure customers receive the best possible product.

Quality is at the heart of our products, you will be required to work to the highest standards, ensuring your work is exceptional.

**About the Company**

Refined Brands is the leading digitally native portfolio of ethically sourced, natural and sustainable British brands. Built on the back of British heritage brands and high-quality local manufacturing, the Refined Brands group was incepted in February 2021 with the acquisition of Celtic & Co and expanded via the subsequent acquisitions of Turtle Doves, Frugi and Kettlewell Colours in 2022.

Join our award-winning, ambitious & hard-working team in one of our exciting roles and help us drive our success to the next level. We’d like you to become our newest member

**Key Elements of Role**:

- Responsible for accurately sewing together the component parts using different industrial sewing machinery and stitch types ensuring that quality standards are always maintained, and if applicable working within an agreed piece rate system.
- Working as part of a close-knit team, you will communicate effectively with your colleagues to ensure the flow of work is consistent and in line with production requirements.
- You will support other team members to ensure a fair distribution of work through the Sew Team. Where necessary, moving on to second/third works and machines.
- You will be responsible for carrying out daily production duties to agreed performance standards including maximum safe working rates and ensuring quality & safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Any urgent works, as directed by the Production Manager, must be prioritised, and handled without any unnecessary delay.
- With the regular introduction of new styles and required changes to production processes, you will be open and adaptable to change and willing to work in the development and assembly of new products.
- Occasionally you may be required to assist in other areas of the company, you will be required to be flexible and enthusiastic to help in other areas.
- Work with the Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager on your personal training and development needs in order to effectively carry out roles as described above.
- Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant Health & Safety procedures at all times.
- Ensure all waste is kept to a minimum and where possible rubbish is recycled using all the appropriate sources.
- Assist with accurate periodic cycle counts and stock takes as directed.
- Committing to culture of ‘no defect forward’ as to eliminate production issues.
- Any other duties as directed by Management.

The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. At refined Brands we are driven by alternative thinking, which to us means all ideas, personal beliefs, points of view, empower us to be a better more inclusive place to work

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person