Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator | Consett, County Durham Part-time, Permanent | 30 hours per week, with some occasional overtime

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Consett and are looking for an experienced Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator to join their production team.

This is a hands-on role supporting the manufacture of specialist test fabrics and ensuring customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The role combines sewing machine operation with wider shop floor production tasks.

ABOUT THE JOB Operating flat sewing machines and overlockers to sew fabric strips Following customer test sheets and work instructions accurately and consistently Recording production information on check sheets Reporting any non-conformances or quality issues Carrying out basic sewing machine maintenance and troubleshooting minor faults Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working area Meeting daily production targets while maintaining quality and accuracy Working closely with the wider production team to resolve sewing-related issues Adhering to all health and safety standards and company procedures Supporting the wider production area when not sewing, including applying products to fabrics by hand a...