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*Job description – Sewing Machinist*
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
We are seeking an experienced sewing machinist to join our busy event drape installation business. This is a full-time role based in our Beckenham warehouse.
Competitive rates of pay relative to experience, plus non-guaranteed overtime.
Main Responsibilities
* Accurate construction of drapes and associated soft furnishings (measuring, cutting, joining and hemming fabrics) to meet bespoke job briefs.
* Quality control of completed work.
* Inspecting drapes returning from hire.
* Making repairs effectively and efficiently.
* Assisting drape installations with dressing and snagging at event venues.
* Basic machine maintenance.
* Maintaining stock of relevant machinist tools and haberdashery supplies.
* Routine ‘housekeeping’ to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
* Application of health and safety guidelines.
* Liaison with Management, Clients and Suppliers as required.
* Professional representation of the Company.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years industrial machining experience.
* Experience sewing heavy, sizeable fabrics.
* Sufficiently fit to manage this physically demanding role.
* Able to work additional unsociable hours on occasion (sometimes involving travel to Client venues).
* Good communicator.
* Attention to detail.
* Able to provide creative input, to solve problems and manage change of plans.
* Reliable timekeeping and able to meet deadlines.
* Positive attitude.
* ‘Right first time’ with ‘minimal waste’ production ethic.
* Math and English GCSE (or equivalent).
* Must be eligible to work in UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,810.00 per year
Benefits
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
Ability To Commute/relocate
* Beckenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience
* industrial sewing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CIU-SM/03-22
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Events Services
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