Trainee Machinists

We're excited to be looking for Trainee Machinists to join the iconic Barbour Factory in South Shields! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a highly skilled craft and play a hands-on role in creating our world-famous wax jackets. You'll work with a variety of sewing machines and materials, developing your expertise while helping us maintain the exceptional quality and craftsmanship Barbour is known for.,

• Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
• Responsible for the safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
• Report any defective equipment, you are working with to your Team Leader, and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace.
• Meet agreed quality standards aiming for 'right first time, right every time'.
• Follow the requirements of the Company Safety Policy, which is documented in the Induction Training Handbook, and is displayed on all Health and Safety Noticeboards
  
  Competent in the construction of garments.
• Experience of working as a Machinist in a Factory environment.
• Manual dexterity skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good eye for detail.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve targets.
  
  Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Condensed working week 36 hours Mon-Thurs
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development