Sewing Machinist – Heavy-Duty Fabrics Location: Heanor, Derbyshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm Pay rate: £12.21 per hour About the role: We are recruiting an experienced Sewing Machinist to join a well-established manufacturer in Heanor, Derbyshire. This is a full-time, day shift role working with heavy-duty fabrics and upholstery materials. You will operate industrial lockstitch and overlock machines to produce high-quality stitched products for upholstery and fabric-based items. Key responsibilities: * Sewing a variety of heavy-duty fabrics and upholstery materials * Operating lockstitch and overlock industrial sewing machines * Reading and working from job specifications or instructions * Maintaining a clean and safe workstation * Carrying out basic machine maintenance as needed What we’re looking for: * Experience using lockstitch and overlock machines * Comfortable working with thick or heavy fabrics * Upholstery experience (desirable) * Strong attention to detail and quality standards * Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently Benefits: * Regular day shifts – no weekends * Weekly pay * Free on-site parking * Supportive and friendly working environment * Opportunity for a long-term role Start date: Immediate starts available How to apply: Call: (phone number removed) This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an employment business)