Sewing Machine Mechanic
2 weeks ago
**Company description**
We are a social enterprise based in East Dunbartonshire, delivering sewing machines skills within our community and beyond. We provide sewing machine lessons to adults and children reusing donated fabric to ensure we deliver a message of sustainability whilst also equipping individuals with the skills to reduce, repair, reuse and repurpose materials. We also service and repair sewing machines and run a lending library of sewing machines too.
**Job description**
**Summary**
This role also includes contributing to the design and development of a new Sewing Machine Mechanics qualification in collaboration with our tutors and programme coordinator.
**Please Note: PVG Scheme membership required by successful applicant**
**Responsibilities**
- You will be instrumental in the creation of training materials and assessments for the new sewing machine mechanics qualification
- Design and deliver sewing machine mechanic training workshops
- Train programme participants on correct machine use and basic maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a range of industrial and domestic sewing machines
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, ensuring machines are safe and operational
- Order and fit replacement parts as needed
- Keep detailed records of all machine maintenance and repairs
- Support sewing tutors in setting up and maintaining machines for classes and workshops
- Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to programme development
**Required Skills**:
- Proven experience as a sewing machine mechanic, ideally in an industrial setting
- Strong knowledge of sewing machine parts, functions, and safety procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose machine issues quickly and effectively
- Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
**Salary**
£12.50 per hour
- You will be given at least 4 weeks’ notice of your rota
- On occasions when attending Stitch the Gap events, travel expenses and hourly rate will be applied for your time (event shifts may range from 2-6 hours and require some flexibility)
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
**Experience**:
- sewing machine: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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