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.
Ability to carry out detailed garment construction and finishing tasks accurately.
Able to work as part of a team.
Good eye for detail.
Able to work quickly and accurately.
Able to work effectively to production targets and deadlines.

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

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