Sewing Machinist

  • Prime Appointments
  • Southend-on-sea, Essex
  • Jan 24, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Sewing Machinist

Location - Southend-on-Sea

Salary - up to 31,000 depending on level of experience

A world leader in aerospace component manufacturing are currently searching for a Sewing Machinist to work within the machine shop overlocking and sewing cut parts into finished covers. Candidates should have previous experience of industrial sewing.

Duties:

  • Using drawings, templates, work instructions and/or samples to sew precut parts
  • Carry out any reworks required
  • Overlock cut parts as per instructions/training.
  • Keep the sewing machine/overlocker in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Team Leader
  • Work within guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is maintained
  • Carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

Experience:

  • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
  • Must have experience of using an industrial sewing machine
  • Overlocking experience is desirable
  • Must have a good understanding of how products go togethers
  • Must have basic English communication skills

Benefits:

  • Hours Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 1pm
  • Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Sick Pay Scheme
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Local gym membership
  • Free on-site car parking

This position is not open to candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future.

If you are an experienced Sewing Machinist then call Appointments for more information