Trainee Machinist

Position Overview

We’re excited to be looking for Trainee Machinists to join the iconic Barbour Factory in South Shields! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a highly skilled craft and play a hands‑on role in creating our world‑famous wax jackets. You’ll work with a variety of sewing machines and materials, developing your expertise while helping us maintain the exceptional quality and craftsmanship Barbour is known for.

• Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
• Responsible for the safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
• Report any defective equipment you are working with to your Team Leader, and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace.
• Meet agreed quality standards aiming for ‘right first time, right every time’.
• Follow the requirements of the Company Safety Policy, which is documented in the Induction Training Handbook, and is displayed on all Health and Safety Noticeboards.

• Competent in the construction of garments.
• Experience of working as a Machinist in a Factory environment.
• Manual dexterity skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good eye for detail.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve targets.

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Condensed working week 36 hours Mon‑Thurs
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development

• Full training provided