Who are we?:
Specialised Canvas Services Ltd has been established for over 40 years, and are a nationwide supplier of performance textile and other fabric products. We employ around 100 people in all roles and have bases in Derbyshire and Cambridgeshire.
**Hourly rate is dependant on experience and skill level**
Details:
The Role of a Sewing Machine Operator is to assist in the manufacture of sewn goods, this includes marking, cutting and sewing of various fabrics to manufacture a wide variety of sewn goods.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- To operate Lockstitch and overlock sewing machines
- To operate manual and mechanical cutting, eyeleting and similar equipment
- To assist in the manufacture of a wide range of fabric goods
- To undertake preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- To assist in the organisation of materials for manufacture
- Packaging of goods for dispatch
- To ensure work area and environment is kept clean, tidy and organised.
- To adhere to good practice in relation to health & safety and working methods
- Any other tasks reasonably required by line manager.
- To make basic Pattern
Work Environment:
You will work within our modern production facilities at our Chesterfield premises. You will work under one division of the business at a given time but this may be changed by the line managers to suit operational requirements and production demand.
You will be responsible for contributing to the general tidiness and upkeep for the working areas to maintain a safe and pleasant working environment, for the benefit of everyone.
Full time 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00.
Must have qualities to work within the team; The Company Ethos
- No problem approach.
- ‘Can do’ attitude to work and challenges
- Willingness to teach and learn
- Willingness to go above and beyond.
In return:
- Profit sharing scheme
- 20 days + Bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (31-32 days per year)
- Buy & Sell holidays
- Flexible working
- Free uniform
- Free Tea & Coffee
- Free Onsite Parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you worked in industrial sewing?
- Are you happy to work with heavy, dirty products?
- Are you willing to work with fibreglass?
- Do you understand the basics of a sewing machine?
- Ability to read and interpret design drawings
- Ability to measure using fabric and metal tape measure.
- Ability to create patterns from customer specification
Work Location: In person
