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Do you have industrial sewing machine and/or textiles experience? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail skills and high quality of work? If you answer yes to all of the above, then we would like to hear from you.

We’ve an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join our amazing manufacturing team. You’ll be responsible for manufacturing high quality textile products for the bedding industry, this will include but not limited to mattress pads, mattress protectors and piping.

Our ideal candidate will have had experience of using industrial sewing machines, over lockers and fabric cutting machinery. You’ll have accurate sewing skills and excellent attention to detail and able to work as part of a team.

The types of machines we use are:

• Lockstitch Machines – Used for standard seams and stitching.
• Overlock Machines – For securing fabric edges and preventing fraying.
• Walking Foot Machines – Used for thick or layered materials, including quilted or padded protectors.
• Elastic Insertion Machines – Specialized for attaching elastic bands to fitted protectors.

Training will be given on site specific equipment.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £24,500 pa. with these great benefits:

* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)

* 2 Volunteer Days

* Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer

* Health Insurance Allowance

* Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance

* Annual Pay Review

* Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements

* Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets

* Refer a Friend Scheme

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!

If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed).

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

Location: Plymouth

Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Closing Date: 31 March 2025

Key Responsibilities

* Adjusting machine settings to ensure accurate stitching, fabric tension, and alignment.

* Working with various fabrics, including, quilted fabrics, and elasticated components.

* Ensuring all products meet quality standards, including seam durability and overall finish.

* Performing basic machine maintenance, such as cleaning and replacing needles and thread.

Skills and Experience

Essential

* Experience of working in a commercial environment, e.g. manufacturing, stores or requiring use of complex skills and variety of processes and procedures.

* Knowledge of quality standards and procedures.

* Knowledge of basic skills Health & Safety requirements and regulations.

* NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

* Commitment to gaining an appropriate qualification and undertake necessary training