Sewing Machinist and Hand sewer Paisley, Scotland
Job description
MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Sewing Machinist & Hand sewing operator
Location: Paisley
Department: Production
Responsible to: Paisley Team Leader
Responsible for: There is no responsibility planned for supervising staff.
Job Purpose
A varied role where both hand and machine sewing skills will be used in the manufacture of highland wear. Based in modern and friendly factory environment where full training in highland wear production will be provided.
Principal Duties
1. Operating a variety of sewing machines including lockstitch, bartack, blind hemmer and overlocking machines used in the manufacture of Highland wear.
2. Checking to ensure that all material provided meets the required standard prior to any cutting/processing taking place.
3. The machine sewing will include the sewing of items along with sewing on labels and general hemming of goods and samples.
4. Undertake hand sewing in Highland wear manufacturing as required.
5. Carry out fabric pressing using the Hoffman press or hand pressing at the vacuum pressing station.
6. To halt production as soon as quality or specification problems arise and to report these to the Team leader as soon as possible, to ensure minimal rejects.
7. Packing of finished goods as required.
8. To maintain a clean and tidy work area to prevent the soiling of fabric.
9. To assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment through the strict adherence to the Company health and safety rules and procedures. This will specifically include:
- ensuring safety equipment is used properly and in designated areas
- ensuring that any machinery is only operated in accordance with the risk assessment instructions
- ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times
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Other Duties
The post holder will be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those given in this job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of the responsibilities entailed.
Attributes and Experience
In addition to an excellent timekeeping and attendance record, the following attributes are required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A team worker with a flexible attitude.
- Excellent eyesight and full capacity to recognise and distinguish between different colours.
- Attention to detail in all aspects.
- Previous industrial sewing machine experience and hand sewing skills are required.
Note
This job description is for guidance of applicants only and does not form part of any offer or contract of employment.
MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
POSITION Sewing Machinist & Hand sewing operator
LOCATION Paisley
HOURS OF WORK Monday to Thursday, 37.5 hours per week
7.30 a.m. to 5.15 p.m.
(1/2 hour for lunch)
Additional hours may be required to fulfil the duties of the post.
ANNUAL LEAVE 24 days holiday entitlement per annum which includes time off for public/bank holidays.
The leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December.
REMUNERATION £9.50 per hour.
Payment is made weekly in arrears.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NO SMOKING POLICY The Company operates a no smoking policy.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Company is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
APPLICATIONS
Application and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be returned to Personnel Services -
Vacancy Reference 'SM', Macnaughton Holdings Limited, Tower House, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth,
PH1 3UN. If you do not wish us to contact any of your referees without your specific prior consent, please state this clearly on your Application for Employment Form.
Please ensure that you quote the vacancy reference 'SM' on your application form and on the outside of the envelope.
The closing date will be posted on our website at www.macnaughton-group.com. Please ensure that your application is with us by that date.
NOTE
The information supplied is for the guidance of applicants only and does not form part of any offer or contract of employment.
MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED
GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION
History
The original weaving business began in 1783 at Remony near Aberfeldy, Perthshire and moved to
Pitlochry in 1835. Over the years there have been many changes to the business although it has always remained within the same family. Since 1999 the Head Office and warehousing operations have been based in Perth, with production operations located in Keith and Paisley.
Company Structure
Macnaughton Holdings Limited is a privately owned company, managed by a Board of executive and non-executive Directors. The executive Directors are responsible for their separate divisions
(Finance, Operations, Production and Wholesale) with overall responsibility resting with the Managing
Director.
The Company employs approximately 70 people in total. The majority of the employees are based in
Perth, Paisley and Keith, with certain Sales Personnel based in other areas in Scotland and England
The Brands
The Company's products are wholesaled under the following brand names.
The Isle Mill
The Isle Mill is known for it's fine upholstery fabrics and throws designed by an in-house team and manufactured from predominantly natural fibres. The stock collections are supplied to the interior design and hospitality markets in the U.K. and abroad through a network of agents and distributors. A design and manufacturing service is also offered to other wholesalers.
The House of Edgar
This market leading brand offers a flexible stock service to meet the needs of the Highlandwear market. Approximately 1,000 kilting tartans are stocked along with an extensive range of jackets, sporrans, brogues, hose, ties and a selection of tartan giftware.
Whitehill & Wilsons - Paisley
The Whitehill & Wilsons brand has been built around the famous Paisley teardrop motif that has inspired a range of scarves and shawls for the retail market. The original archive designs have been translated into modern patterns and colours.
Whitehill & Wilsons - Scout/Guide Neckerchiefs
For many years Whitehill & Wilsons has been the main supplier of neckerchiefs to the Scout and
Guide movements in the U.K. and Europe. Standard troop, district and council neckers are available and special neckers for scouting events are regularly produced.
MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED
EMPLOYING PEOPLE - A BRIEF OUTLINE OF OUR COMPANY'S POLICY
The Company's success depends to a significant extent upon the contribution of its employees. The
Board of Directors therefore recognises that fair and effective employment policies are essential to the achievement of that success.
The Company also recognises that the success of these policies requires that there should be an awareness and acceptance of them at every level of the organisation. The successful development, implementation and operation of employment policies require the involvement of all employees.
The Board of Directors has identified the following policy areas, based on the foregoing principles, which it considers are essential to the future success of the Company:
- Health and safety - to maintain safe and healthy working conditions for all employees.
- Workforce planning - to determine the future mix of skills and size of workforce required, and plan to meet the Company's needs.
- Equal opportunity - to do everything possible to ensure that all present and potential employees have an equal opportunity.
- Security of employment - to provide security and continuity of employment, consistent with the need to ensure the continued viability of the organisation.
- Training - to set appropriate standards of performance for the organisation and to provide training which ensures these standards are met.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Paisley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Both hand and machine sewing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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