Sewing Machinist
Southend on Sea, Essex
Up to £14.33 per hour
We have an opening to join one of the region’s most well-respected employers who are also market leaders in the design and in-house production of aerospace equipment for Boeing, Bombardier, Airbus, and Antonov airlines.
They offer exceptional working conditions, excellent career progression, and a superb package of employee benefits.
Sounds interesting? Please read on, and if you think you have the right experience for this role, apply now!!
Responsibilities
- Overlock cut parts as per instructions/training
- Sew cut parts into complete items referencing drawings, templates, work instructions and/or samples
- Carry out any reworks deemed necessary by management, supervision or inspection
- Keep the sewing machine/overlocker in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Team Leader
- Work within guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is maintained
- 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
- Support team members with other tasks as and when necessary
- Help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures
- Carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required
Essential Experience
- Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent)
- Basic English Communication and can understand spoken instructions
- Experienced in the use of industrial sewing machines
- Overlocking experience
- Experience of sewing various items, so to understand how the product goes together from cut parts
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and time management
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
- Free car parking
- Early finish on Fridays
- Flexible Working
- Sports & Social Club
- Onsite Café facilities at New Facility
(*Available after 1 year of service)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Southend on Sea
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 17:00 and Friday 8:00 - 13:00
Salary: Up to £13.44 per hour