Production Machinist

Margaret Howell is a contemporary British clothing designer who has worked successfully in men’s and women’s clothing for over five decades. Today, Margaret Howell clothes are sold worldwide with 12 own shops in Europe, over 100 outlets in Japan and an established online business.

We are now seeking a highly experienced sewing machinist to work as part of a small team at our Edmonton location. This is a great opportunity for a skilled individual to join a successful UK-based clothing designer, making complete shirts in high quality fabrics.

Location

London, N4

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

- Sew elements of a shirt from pre-cut cloth, demonstrating specialised skill across each aspect including collar, cuff, plackets etc in order to produce components of exceptionally high quality

- Read patterns and specifications and ensure correct execution

- Effectively operate industrial sewing machines

- Work efficiently and in a timely manner adapting to specific methods of make as directed by the Factory Manager

- Operate presser to ensure a thorough finish on all elements produced

- Undertake other sewing of other garments, samples etc as may be requested from time to time

Role Requirements

- Experienced in sewing high quality shirts

- Previous experience working with industrial sewing machines, in particular Brother/Juki machines

- Extremely accurate sewing skills

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

- Aptitude for technical activities.

- Able to understand and read patterns and specs

- Good understanding of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate verbally in English.

Rewards

- a competitive salary up to £29,737.50

- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service

- generous clothing allowance

- significant staff discount

- life insurance

- contributory pension and salary exchange scheme

- personal development grant

- cycle to work scheme

- birthday day off

- volunteering day off

- IVF support for parents

We actively implement blind recruitment practices to eliminate bias and ensure a fair evaluation of candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We believe in creating a level playing field for all applicants, and our initiatives reflect our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Candidates will be shortlisted based on how their skills and experience match our requirements as set out above.