Sewing Machinist

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Sewing Machinist / Industrial Sewing Operative

We are currently recruiting an experienced Sewing Machinist / Industrial Sewing Operative to join a busy manufacturing and production environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to candidates with industrial sewing machine experience, ideally from a factory or production setting, rather than fashion or tailoring.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operating industrial sewing machines and over locking machines

* Sewing and assembling products from cut parts

* Working from drawings, templates, work instructions or samples

* Carrying out rework and quality checks where required

* Maintaining sewing machines, including basic cleaning and oiling

* Working to productivity, quality and traceability standards

* Supporting team members and maintaining a safe, clean workspace

Essential

Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Sewing Machinist, Sewing Operative or Sewing Machine Operator

* Strong background in industrial sewing (not domestic machines)

* Over locking experience is essential

* Experience working in a manufacturing / production / factory environment

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Good attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

* Basic English communication skills

Desirable:

* Experience assembling products from cut parts

* Exposure to quality-controlled or high-volume production environments

This role would suit candidates from manufacturing, textiles, industrial production or factory-based sewing backgrounds.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity