Sewing Machinist – Milton Keynes

Sewing Machinist – Milton Keynes

Newstaff Employment is a local recruitment agency in Milton Keynes, currently recruiting an experienced Sewing Machinist for a busy manufacturing company in the area. This industrial sewing and textile manufacturing role involves operating professional sewing machines to produce high-quality finished products using a variety of materials. You will work at a dedicated sewing workstation, handling different fabrics and completing sewing tasks to the required standards. Experience working with leather, canvas, heavy-duty fabrics or larger items would be particularly advantageous. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering regular Monday-to-Friday hours and an increased pay rate once permanent.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £12.71 per hour, with a pay increase upon securing permanent employment
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 am–3:30 pm
Job Type: Full-Time / Temporary-to-Permanent / Industrial Sewing
Experience: Previous professional sewing machinist experience essential

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Key Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently.
• Produce high-quality sewn products using professional sewing equipment.
• Work at a dedicated sewing workstation or production bench.
• Sew a variety of materials according to production requirements.
• Handle different fabric types, including heavier materials where required.
• Work with large or bulky items when necessary.
• Follow sewing instructions and production specifications.
• Maintain accurate stitching and consistent sewing quality.
• Check completed products for defects and imperfections.
• Identify and correct sewing errors where possible.
• Ensure finished products meet company quality standards.
• Handle materials carefully to prevent damage.
• Monitor sewing machine performance during production.
• Report machinery faults or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organised sewing workstation.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Support colleagues with daily manufacturing activities.
• Follow company health and safety procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous professional experience as a Sewing Machinist is essential.
• Proven experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Confidence using sewing machinery in a professional working environment.
• Ability to produce accurate and consistent stitching.
• Experience working with different fabrics and materials.
• Good understanding of industrial sewing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good hand-eye coordination and practical sewing skills.
• Ability to follow production instructions accurately.
• Confidence working independently at a sewing workstation.
• Ability to maintain consistent workmanship.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy manufacturing team.
• Willingness to complete a practical sewing assessment.

Previous experience sewing leather, canvas, heavy-duty fabrics or larger industrial items would be highly advantageous.

Please be aware that this position involves machine sewing rather than hand sewing. Previous professional sewing machine experience is therefore essential.

Practical Sewing Trial

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical sewing trial using the company’s industrial sewing machines.

This assessment will allow the employer to evaluate your practical sewing ability, machine handling skills, accuracy and experience working with different materials.

Candidates must be confident operating sewing machinery and demonstrating their skills in a professional manufacturing environment.

Why Join?

• Earn £12.71 per hour.
• Receive an increased hourly rate upon securing permanent employment.
• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working hours.
• Regular 6:30 am–3:30 pm shifts.
• Temporary-to-permanent employment opportunity.
• Join a busy manufacturing and production team.
• Work with professional industrial sewing equipment.
• Gain further experience with different fabrics and materials.
• Develop your industrial sewing and manufacturing skills.
• Opportunity for long-term employment.
• Work in a practical, hands-on manufacturing role.

Working hours may occasionally change depending on operational requirements and business demand.

How to Apply

Interested in this warehouse job in Milton Keynes? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Industrial Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current warehouse vacancies? Feel free to contact Nikki at 01908 087 154 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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