Sewing Operative – Milton Keynes
Newstaff Employment is hiring an experienced Sewing Operative in Milton Keynes to join a fast-paced, supportive manufacturing team producing high-quality products for the aerospace industry. If you’re accurate, quality-driven, and confident with industrial sewing machines, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Location: Milton Keynes
💷 Salary: £12.50 – £14.00 per hour
⏰ Working Hours: Mon–Thu 06:00–15:00; Fri 06:00–12:00 or 07:00–13:00
📌 Job Type: Full-time, ongoing
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Key Responsibilities
1. Operate and set up industrial sewing machines to produce fireblock, upholstery fabric and leather aircraft seat cushion covers
2. Read and interpret work orders, process sheets, patterns, and technical drawings
3. Select and prepare the correct materials, thread, and needles for each job
4. Monitor machine operation; carry out basic maintenance and adjustments
5. Inspect finished items, identifying and reporting defects (e.g., faulty stitching, thread breaks)
6. Work to AS Quality Standards at all times
7. Keep work areas clean, safe, and well organised
8. Support wider production tasks as required
Essential Skills & Experience
9. Proven experience using industrial sewing machines (practical test required)
10. Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of craftsmanship
11. Able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
12. Good level of spoken and written English
13. Team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment
Why Join?
14. Competitive pay with early Friday finish options
15. Stable weekday hours in a supportive, safety-focused workplace
16. Work on premium aerospace products to recognised AS standards
17. Training and ongoing development opportunities
18. Long-term prospects with a well-established client
How to Apply
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