Seamstress / Sewing Machinist - Storm Recruitment (Swindon) Ltd : Job Details

Seamstress / Sewing Machinist

8am - 4pm

Monday - Friday

£12 per hour

Our client based in Swindon are looking for a Seamstress/Sewing Mechanist to join their team. They are looking for a hard-working individual who can offer flexibility and commitment. This highly motivated individual will need to display a professional approach to their work and have a genuine ‘can do’ attitude towards their responsibilities. 

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that sewing machines and other equipment are in good working order. 
• Altering or repairing customers garments and other articles, which includes hemming, mending, lengthening, as well as taking in and letting out seams.
• Constructing garments and other articles and recording the alternations required.
• Using irons and pressing machines to erase the crease on the garments and other articles. 
• To report any complaints, accidents, equipment malfunction, maintenance faults, suspicious persons, safety hazards or other incidents immediately to the supervisor or the duty Manager. 
• To understand and follow all the objectives, standards, policies and procedures outlined by your Manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a seamstress or tailoring
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced atelier, working with a calm, positive and problem-solving attitude.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to work with a variety of fabrics and materials, including delicate and high-end textiles.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in craftsmanship.
• Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.