The Recruitment Co are looking for experienced Sewing Machinists, to join our customer located in Billingborough, United Fillings Ltd. They specialise in the manufacturing of quality cushion products for the furniture industry.

This is a temporary to permanent position with a 3-week trial and a further 9 week’s working for us, at the end of week 12 you will be given a direct contract.

Sewing Machinists are expected to work efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive environment necessary in the production of pillows and cushions with accuracy and speed to achieve company expectations necessary to meet and exceed customer demands.

Responsibilities:

To ensure success as a Sewing Machinist, you should display an impeccable awareness of all sewing procedures. An outstanding Sewing Machinist will be able to repair minor problems affecting their equipment.

All Sewing Machinists play a crucial role in meeting our customer requirements and are expected after initial training to perform with minimal supervision. Sewing Machinists may be asked to assist with other duties and work in other departments when needed to meet those requirements.

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential skills

• An experienced lock-stitch machinist (any industry) with a clear understanding of how an industrial lock-stitch machine operates, to produce high-quality work.
• Experience of over-lock and twin needle machinery (desirable).
• A basic knowledge of Health and Safety procedures within the workplace.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Prepare an efficient workstation and organise workload to ensure a quick, smooth work-flow.
• Ability to work with different fabric types and adjust machine settings accordingly.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientated.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for sewing machines.
• Read, interpret, and work to instructions i.e., specifications, standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a sewing production team or individually, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Other:

• Own transport required.
• The business needs of the Company vary on an ongoing basis, and overtime may be required at short notice.
• Our busy/peak periods will require substantial overtime including extra working days.
• Lead by Example and challenge everything that is not correct and improve on it.

Shift:

Monday to Thursday – 7am – 16pm

Friday – 7.30am – 13pm

Pay rate:

£10.55 per hour and £13.55 per hour overtime after 37.50 hrs per week.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday – weekends off.
• Onsite parking.
• Friendly family business with an excellent management team that always offers training and support.
• Temp to Perm after 12 weeks.

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity, please submit your CV to apply.

The Recruitment Co is advertising this position as an employment business and are an equal opportunities employer.

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The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.