Shop Floor Operator
CV-LibraryConsett, County DurhampermanentPosted: 5 November 2026
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Location: Consett, County Durham
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Consett.
This is a hands-on production role involving the manufacture of test fabrics, operating industrial sewing machines and supporting wider shop floor activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate flat sewing machines and overlockers to sew fabric strips.
* Follow customer test sheets and production instructions accurately.
* Complete production check sheets and maintain accurate records.
* Identify and report quality issues or non-conformances.
* Carry out basic sewing machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
* Meet daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards.
* Work closely with the production team to resolve sewing-related issues.
* Undertake general shop floor duties when required, including applying products to fabrics by hand and labelling fabric samples.
* Follow all Health & Safety procedures.
Essential Requirements:
* Proven experience operating industrial flat sewing machines and overlockers.
* Previous experience within manufacturing, textiles or tailoring.
* Basic knowledge of sewing machine maintenance.
* Ability to follow detailed work instructions consistently.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
*
Experience operating a cover stitch sewing machine.
If you have industrial sewing experience and are looking for a hands-on manufacturing role, we would be keen to hear from you
Location: Consett, County Durham
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Consett.
This is a hands-on production role involving the manufacture of test fabrics, operating industrial sewing machines and supporting wider shop floor activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate flat sewing machines and overlockers to sew fabric strips.
* Follow customer test sheets and production instructions accurately.
* Complete production check sheets and maintain accurate records.
* Identify and report quality issues or non-conformances.
* Carry out basic sewing machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
* Meet daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards.
* Work closely with the production team to resolve sewing-related issues.
* Undertake general shop floor duties when required, including applying products to fabrics by hand and labelling fabric samples.
* Follow all Health & Safety procedures.
Essential Requirements:
* Proven experience operating industrial flat sewing machines and overlockers.
* Previous experience within manufacturing, textiles or tailoring.
* Basic knowledge of sewing machine maintenance.
* Ability to follow detailed work instructions consistently.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
*
Experience operating a cover stitch sewing machine.
If you have industrial sewing experience and are looking for a hands-on manufacturing role, we would be keen to hear from you