SEWING MACHINE & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN in Rotherham

Are you an experienced Sewing Machine & Maintenance Technician looking for an opportunity to maintain, repair, and optimise industrial sewing machines and production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? By keeping our industrial machinery running safely, reliably and efficiently, you will play a key role in maintaining the high-quality standards our customers expect from SBD. Your work helps ensure our products are manufactured with precision, consistency and attention to detail, delivering the quality our customers know and trust.

The role offers a balanced schedule with evenings and weekends off. If you are naturally curious, mechanically minded and like to solve problems, we’d love to hear from you!

THE OPPORTUNITY

To support our growth at SBD, we are seeking a skilled Sewing Machine & Maintenance Technician responsible for diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the optimal performance of our production machinery to maintain efficiency. Reporting to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a world-class service to our sewing machinists and supporting the wider production team.

• Help establish and maintain an accurate asset register, ensuring machinery details, asset identification, maintenance requirements and service history are recorded.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures, identify root causes and complete repairs to minimise production disruption.
• Complete maintenance work orders, documenting faults identified, corrective actions taken, parts used and any follow up work required.
• Identify recurring faults, suggest improvements and support initiatives to improve machine uptime and performance.
• Follow safe working practices, including correct isolation procedures, and maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts lists, identifying critical components and keeping stock records accurate.
• Work with Production operators to identify emerging issues, support basic machine care and ensure equipment is operating effectively.
• Assist with general site maintenance and facilities tasks when required.

THE SKILLS

We encourage you to apply if you are someone who can demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Practical fault-finding and mechanical maintenance skills.
• A clear understanding of the inner workings of the main styles and brands of sewing machine. including Juki, Pegasus, Brother and Global.
• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a proactive approach to learning.
• A proactive approach to identifying faults and preventing repeat issues.
• Proficiency in English language.
• Computer and IT literacy.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in general metalworking.
• Experience with textile machinery such as Bullmer CNCs or MHM Screen Printing Equipment.

THE COMPANY

SBD is a global sportswear brand, designing and manufacturing market-leading performance products for strength sports. Our team is proud to craft all our products in the United Kingdom, with the majority fully manufactured at our headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham. Our commitment to quality has seen our products become the standard among strength athletes in gyms across the world, including those competing in the World’s Strongest Man, IWF World Weightlifting Championships and the IPF World Powerlifting Championships.

2022 Business of the Year for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce

2022 Business of the Year for the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce

2023 Winner Outstanding Contribution to Employee Health & Wellbeing for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce

2024 Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Made in Sheffield Awards

2024 Kings Award for Enterprise

2024 ‘Be Well at Work’ Gold

2026 Sheffield Inspires for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce

THE BENEFITS

• New SBD Headquarters – Join us in our state-of-the-art building. A dynamic space designed for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth
• Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch – Enjoy a delicious selection of food served fresh daily so you can save time & money and focus on your best work
• Casual Dress Code – Allowing you to work comfortably and be yourself!
• Free Onsite Parking – Priority spaces go to those who car share too
• Performance Related Bonus – Directly linking the success of SBD to your earnings
• 33 Days’ Holiday including Bank Holidays – Providing flexibility for your personal life and well – deserved breaks
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters to us, so our EAP provides a wealth of resources and professional support for any of life's challenges
• 40% Staff Discount – Letting you experience our quality firsthand for less
• Strength Sports Event Tickets – Help us to celebrate the power and dedication we admire across the disciplines, live!
• Early finish on a Friday - this role finishes at 1pm on a Friday

SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

HOURS: 40 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 1pm)

LOCATION: Unit 2b Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Waverley, S60 5FX

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their background, beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.