Hello,

My client is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. They are currently in need of a Sewing Machinist to join their Manufacturing Department in Southend-On-Sea.

ROLE: To work within the  Cell Machine Shop overlocking and sewing cut parts into complete covers.

DUTIES:

• To overlock cut parts as per instructions/training.
• To sew cut parts into complete items referencing drawings, templates, work instructions and/or samples.
• To carry out any reworks deemed necessary by management, supervision or inspection.
• To keep the sewing machine/overlocker in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Team Leader.
• To work within guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is maintained.
• To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company at all times and to comply with the Company Rules and Regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• To support team members with other tasks as and when necessary.
• To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures.
• To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Basic English Communication and can understand spoken instructions
• Experienced in the use of industrial sewing machines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent)
• Overlocking experience
• Experience of sewing various items, so to understand how the product goes together from cut parts

BENEFITS:

• • Health Care Cash Plan
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay SchemE
  • Free access to a local gym (for Southend Site only)
  • Free car parking
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Flexible Working
  • Sports & Social Club (for Southend Site only)
  • Onsite Café facilities at New Facility (SS4 – Southend Site only)

WORKING HOURS: 39 HOURS MON-THU 8AM-5PM / FRI 8AM-1PM

LOCATION: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

SALARY: £14.33P/H

PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED