Title: Repair and Sustainability Sewing Machinist
Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Salary: £22,932 per annum based on 35 hours per week (Open to Job Share)
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Could you become part of the Retail Team with a focus on re-purposed items to enable second life / circular fashion solutions by creating, adapting, and repairing goods from suitable fabric waste bred from corporate and public donations?
We are looking for an experienced sewing machinist with knowledge of and skilled in using a variety of sewing machines and techniques, producing re-purposed items to a high standard.
A day in the life of a Repair and Sustainability Sewing Machinist will involve:
* Producing repeat ranges of re-purposed products from waste material to specific designs for sale in stores and online.
* Enhancing & adapting existing garments and products for sale, giving items a second life.
* Repairing faults on primary use garments to enable their sale in store.
* Engaging with the retail warehouse team to understand suitable waste materials for product production.
To be successful, you'll need:
* Experience in producing re-purposed items to a high standard.
* Skill in repairing garments using sewing machines and by hand if appropriate.
* Ability to work with a wide range of materials and adornments.
* Knowledge of different materials to create quality, saleable products.
Full job description and person specification are available for download.
Closing date for applications is 29th May 2025, with interviews to follow shortly. Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close early.
Benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
* Flexible working options.
* Wide range of career development and learning opportunities.
* Access to employee discounts and wellbeing support.
* Team collaboration and mission-driven environment.
* Cycle2Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, participating in the disability confident scheme and fostering an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers.
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