Sewing Production Operative/Machine Operator

• Cookson & Clegg was founded in Blackburn in 1860. By the mid-20th century, they were a major supplier of military outerwear, legwear and other sewn products to the British Army. Today the firm employs those same skills essential in the production of military-grade clothing and applies them to the manufacturing of jeans, chinos, trousers, and workwear for many of the UK’s finest sustainable clothing brands.

We are looking for an experienced Production Operative to support our teams of experienced garment machinists.

Operations

Operating semi-automated & manual machines

• Button sew machine
• Buttonhole machine
• Bartack machine
• Rivet & jeans buttons
• Garment press
• Training will also be given on automated pocketing machines.

Skills required:

• Ability to work accurately and to highest quality in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet team targets
• Understanding of spoken English

Personal Attributes:

• Team player
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Hardworking
• Excellent timekeeping & attendance

Benefits:

• 38 hours a week
• Monday-Thursday 7.00am to 5.30pm
• Every Friday off
• Option of Friday overtime during busy periods (£12/hour)
• Weekly performance bonus OTE £11.55/hr
• Company pension scheme
• 23 days paid holiday (28 days pro rata)
• Holiday service entitlement

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackburn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• production/machine operative: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PO/001
Expected start date: 19/06/2023