Development Trimmer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Development Trimmer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £38.04 per hour.

For the development trimmer role, we require a highly skilled individual for seat development, with patterning, sewing and component trimming capabilities. The role involves working with our technical specialist to deliver feasibility studies through physical seats.

Essential Skills:

• Automotive Patterning – Seats
• High level of machine sewing.
• Previous experience working in automotive design environment.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience of full trimming full seats from patterning to finishing and flitting.
• Experience of production and manufacture processes for seats.
• Engineering capability for seat functionality (Airbags, Climate).
• Previous experience of working with leather, PVCS and textiles.
• Ability to be able to read and interpret rendered designs, 3D CAD, drawings and colour call outs.
• Knowledge and experience of safe working practices adhering to H&S policies.
• Able to communicate effectively to other members of staff and Senior Managers.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Microsoft office 365 experience.
• Experience of development and production for accessories.
• Knowledge of mass production process and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of textile.