Sewing Machine Operator. LilyLifestyle

Sewing Machinist Herefordshire Permanent

Join a highly respected British manufacturer with a long heritage in producing specialist textile products for safety, industrial and outdoor sectors.

If you are an experienced Sewing Machinist confident working with technical fabrics on industrial machines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business in Herefordshire.

Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £29,500 per annum + bonus
Overtime: Paid
Payment: Monthly (last working day of the month)

You will become part of a skilled sewing team within a company of around 80 employees. The business manufactures specialist products such as safety harnesses, lanyards, Tuff Pads and stillage covers used across safety‑critical and industrial environments.

Working primarily on industrial flatbed machines, you will sew a variety of materials including:

• PVC
• Leather
• Webbing
• Technical fabrics

Precision and quality are essential, as products must meet strict specifications and safety standards.

• Free hot or cold lunch every day (ordered weekly, freshly delivered daily)
• Performance‑based sewing incentive (typically £60 £ 70 per month / approx. £800 per year)
• Team‑win bonus based on overall business growth
  • 5% growth = £50
  • 10% growth = £100
  • Last year approx. £550 paid (previous year £1,200)
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• After 2 years: +1 day per year up to 25 days + bank holidays
• PPE provided
• Christmas shutdown
• Structured induction and dedicated training support

• Operate industrial flatbed sewing machines
• Set up and adjust machines (threads, needles, tension)
• Follow technical drawings and detailed specifications
• Sew heavy‑duty and multi‑layered materials
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and consistency
• Work collaboratively within a multilingual production team

• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week)
• 30‑minute unpaid break

• Minimum 2 years sewing experience (ideally heavy materials)
• Experience using an industrial flatbed sewing machine
• Manufacturing background
• Reliable and consistent attendance

• Bar tacker experience
• Pattern machine experience

Minimum English level required: basic conversational ability (team communication is essential).

If you are a skilled Sewing Machinist looking for stability, excellent benefits and a supportive team environment, apply today and take the next step in your career.