Room Operative

As part of the Northampton manufacturing team, this position is required to manually fit and stitch together the prepared workload to form the basis of a leather shoe upper. To engage in a range of production activities working as a team and as an individual to aid in meeting the production objectives in terms of quality and quantity in an effective manner.

• To be fully competent in all aspects of stitching a shoe upper by using a sewing machine, including under edging, sides, caps etc.
• To be fully competent or a willingness to learn all aspects of fitting a shoe upper.
• Work as part of a team and on an individual basis working to obtain the daily/weekly targets ensuring quality is at the highest standard.
• Able to prioritise the work to meet production needs.
• Be prepared to flex daily workload if required to take account of exceptional events, such as urgent tickets, machine breakdowns, lack of materials, etc. and communicate to relevant Team Leader / Supervisor.
• Liaise with the Team Leader and/or Supervisor to address specific quality or production problems.
• Ensure departmental machinery and equipment is in good working order and any problems are reported to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor.

• Previous experience in the shoe industry (or similar) in a stitching/machinist role is essential.
• Must be fully competent in using a sewing machine.
• Previous experience is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to train others once fully trained.
• Self‑motivated.
• High standards of workmanship within own work.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• A responsible and conscientious attitude.
• Calmness under pressure.
• The ability to respect confidential company or personal information.