Sewing Machinist

Permanent

£28,000 - £31,130 p/a

Southend-On-Sea, Essex

On-site

Sewing Machinist

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary: Up to £31,000 DOE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join a global leader in aerospace component manufacturing. Working within a specialist production environment, you will be responsible for overlocking and sewing pre-cut materials into high-quality finished covers used within the aerospace industry.

This role would suit candidates with previous industrial machining experience who take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

• Up to £31,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
• Early finish every Friday
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Local Gym Membership
• Free On-Site Parking

Duties

• Sew pre-cut components using drawings, templates, work instructions and samples
• Overlock cut parts in line with specifications and training provided
• Carry out rework and repairs where required
• Maintain sewing machines and overlockers, ensuring equipment is clean, oiled and operating correctly
• Report machine faults to the Team Leader
• Follow manufacturing procedures to maintain quality and traceability standards
• Support other production activities as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience operating an industrial machine is essential
• Overlocking experience is desirable
• Good understanding of product assembly techniques
• Ability to follow technical drawings, instructions and templates
• Basic English communication skills and GCSE-level education (or equivalent)

Ideal Background

• Industrial Sewing
• Upholstery Manufacturing
• Automotive / Marine Interiors
• Aerospace Textiles
• Marine Covers
• Soft Furnishings
• Technical Textiles
• Canvas and Awning Manufacturing

Candidates who required sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.