Sewing machinists

Calling all Industrial sewing machinists!

gap personnel are currently recruiting a full time, permanent sewing machinist for our client in Southend.

Permanent, Full-Time, 39 Hours

Mon – Thurs: 8:00 – 17:00 & Fri: 8:00 – 13:00 

£14.76 - £15.35 per hour - dependent on skills and experience

Responsibilities:

• Over-lock cut parts according to instructions/training.
• Seam cut parts into finished items, utilizing drawings, templates, work instructions, and/or samples as references.
• Perform any necessary reworks as directed by management, supervision, or inspection.
• Maintain cleanliness and regular oiling of sewing machine/over-locker, promptly reporting any faults to the Team Leader.
• Adhere to guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is upheld.
• Execute duties in a proper and efficient manner, consistently acting in the Company''s best interest and complying with Company Rules and Regulations.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping.
• Assist team members with other tasks as needed.
• Contribute to creating and sustaining a safe working environment, adhering to published Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant tasks as required.

Skills/Experience:

• Holds a minimum of GCSE Level education (or equivalent) 
• Possesses basic English communication skills and can comprehend spoken instructions 
• Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines 
• Familiar with over-locking techniques 
• Previous experience in sewing a variety of items to understand product assembly from cut parts 
• Capable of working autonomously while fostering teamwork 
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines 

Company Benefits;

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Friday’s
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym*
• Onsite café*

(*Available after 1 year of service)

To apply for this Sewing Machinist position, please apply now or submit updated CV to (url removed) or contact southend branch on (phone number removed)

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