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Sewing Machinist

Permanent
£28,000 - £31,130 p/a
Southend-On-Sea, Essex
On-site

Sewing Machinist

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Up to £31,000 DOE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join a global leader in aerospace component manufacturing. Working within a specialist production environment, you will be responsible for overlocking and sewing pre-cut materials into high-quality finished covers used within the aerospace industry.

This role would suit candidates with previous industrial sewing machine experience who take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

  • Up to £31,000 depending on experience
  • Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Local Gym Membership
  • Free On-Site Parking

Duties

  • Sew pre-cut components using drawings, templates, work instructions and samples
  • Overlock cut parts in line with specifications and training provided
  • Carry out rework and repairs where required
  • Maintain sewing machines and overlockers, ensuring equipment is clean, oiled and operating correctly
  • Report machine faults to the Team Leader
  • Follow manufacturing procedures to maintain quality and traceability standards
  • Support other production activities as required

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience operating an industrial sewing machine is essential
  • Overlocking experience is desirable
  • Good understanding of product assembly techniques
  • Ability to follow technical drawings, instructions and templates
  • Basic English communication skills and GCSE-level education (or equivalent)

Ideal Background

  • Industrial Sewing
  • Upholstery Manufacturing
  • Automotive / Marine Interiors
  • Aerospace Textiles
  • Marine Covers
  • Soft Furnishings
  • Technical Textiles
  • Canvas and Awning Manufacturing

If you are an experienced Sewing Machinist looking for a stable role with excellent benefits then call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply via the link.

Candidates who required sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.

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Date: 09/07/2026
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