Sewing Machinist

Specialised Canvas are recruiting for an experienced sewing machinist

Who are we?:

Specialised Canvas Services Ltd has been established for over 40 years, and are a nationwide supplier of performance textile and other fabric products. We employ around 85 people in all roles and have bases in Derbyshire and Buckinghamshire.

**Hourly rate is based on experience, the more experience the higher the rate you may be offered.**

Details:

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
• To ensure work area and environment is kept clean, tidy and organised.
• To adhere to good practice in relation to health & safety and working methods
• Any other tasks reasonably required by line manager.
• To make basic Pattern

Work Environment:

You will work within our modern production facilities at our Chesterfield premises. You will work 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.

You will be responsible for contributing to the general tidiness and upkeep for the working areas to maintain a safe and pleasant working environment, for the benefit of everyone.

Full time hours vary from 38 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Must have qualities to work within the team; The Company Ethos

• No problem approach.
• 'Can do' attitude to work and challenges
• Willingness to teach and learn
• Willingness to go above and beyond.

In return:

• Profit sharing scheme
• 20 days + Bank holidays + Christmas shutdown days per year)
• Buy & Sell holidays
• Flexible working
• Free uniform
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Free Onsite Parking.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.22 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

Application question(s):

• Have you worked in industrial sewing?
• Are you happy to work with heavy, dirty products?
• Are you willing to work with fibreglass?
• Do you understand the basics of a sewing machine?
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings
• Ability to measure using fabric and metal tape measure.
• Ability to create patterns from customer specification

Work Location: In person