Sewing Machinist | Herefordshire | Permanent
Join a highly respected British manufacturer with a long heritage in producing specialist textile products for safety, industrial and outdoor sectors.
If you are an experienced Sewing Machinist confident working with technical fabrics on industrial machines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business in Herefordshire.
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £29,500 per annum + bonus
Overtime: Paid at x1.25
Payment: Monthly (last working day of the month)
About the Role
You will become part of a skilled sewing team within a company of around 80 employees. The business manufactures specialist products such as safety harnesses, lanyards, TuffPads and stillage covers used across safety-critical and industrial environments. Working primarily on industrial flatbed machines, you will sew a variety of materials including:
PVC
Leather
Webbing
Technical fabrics Precision and quality are essential, as products must meet strict specifications and safety standards.
Benefits
Free hot or cold lunch every day (ordered weekly, freshly delivered daily)
Performance-based sewing incentive (typically £60–£70 per month / approx. £800 per year)
Team-win bonus based on overall business growth
5% growth = £50
10% growth = £100
Last year approx. £550 paid (previous year £1,200)
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
After 2 years: +1 day per year up to 25 days + bank holidays
PPE provided
Christmas shutdown
Structured induction and dedicated training support Key Responsibilities
Operate industrial flatbed sewing machines
Set up and adjust machines (threads, needles, tension)
Follow technical drawings and detailed specifications
Sew heavy-duty and multi-layered materials
Maintain high standards of accuracy and consistency
Work collaboratively within a multilingual production team Working Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week)
30-minute unpaid break What We’re Looking For Essential:
Minimum 2 years’ sewing experience (ideally heavy materials)
Experience using an industrial flatbed sewing machine
Manufacturing background
Reliable and consistent attendance Advantageous:
Bar tacker experience
Pattern machine experience Minimum English level required: basic conversational ability (team communication is essential).
If you are a skilled Sewing Machinist looking for stability, excellent benefits and a supportive team environment, apply today and take the next step in your career