Industrial Sewing Machinist

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 

Up to £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 or contact southend branch on (phone number removed)

Gap Personnel is operating as the employment agency