Industrial Sewing Machinist

**Job description - Sewing Machinist**

We are seeking an experienced sewing machinist to join our busy event drape installation business. This is a full-time role based in our Beckenham warehouse.

Competitive rates of pay relative to experience, plus non-guaranteed overtime.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Accurate construction of drapes and associated soft furnishings (measuring, cutting, joining and hemming fabrics) to meet bespoke job briefs.
- Quality control of completed work.
- Inspecting drapes returning from hire.
- Making repairs effectively and efficiently.
- Basic machine maintenance.
- Maintaining stock of relevant machinist tools and haberdashery supplies.
- Routine ‘housekeeping’ to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Application of health and safety guidelines.
- Liaison with Management, Clients and Suppliers as required.
- Professional representation of the Company.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Minimum 2 years industrial machining experience.
- Experience sewing heavy, sizeable fabrics.
- Sufficiently fit to manage this physically demanding role.
- Able to work additional unsociable hours on occasion (sometimes involving travel to Client venues).
- Good communicator.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to provide creative input, to solve problems and manage change of plans.
- Reliable timekeeping and able to meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude.
- ‘Right first time’ with ‘mínimal waste’ production ethic.
- Math and English GCSE (or equivalent).
- Must be eligible to work in UK.

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

Pay: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Beckenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- industrial sewing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CIU-SM/03-22
Expected start date: 06/01/2025