Senior Brand Technician / Sewing Machinist

SENIOR BRAND TECHNICIAN / MACHINIST

BORTHWICK – Dunfermline KY11

£16 an hour – Permanent, Full-time

Full job description

Located at our brand home in Dunfermline, we are looking for an experienced, technically skilled Sewing Machinist/Technician to join our creative production team. Coat making experience is desired and you will competently operate industrial lockstitch sewing machines to a high standard. Due to our studio environment (not a production line), you may additionally have other garment cutting, making skills and techniques to share. You will work well in a team setting and have competencies around production flow, scheduling & timing, and understanding technical specifications.

Candidates must be Scotland/UK based.

Work location: In person at BORTHWICK business address.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
• Follow design and technical specification pack information.
• Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
• Inspect raw materials for defects / quality issues.
• Minimise waste / damage and strive for high quality standards.
• Time management is a core skill.
• Maintain machine health and report faults.
• Work in a modern manufacturing environment with fellow team members.
• Play a role in our brand culture and values.
• Follow health, safety, and workplace regulations.
• Meet agreed quality standards aiming for ‘right first time, right every time’.
• Assist in training of junior technicians.

Full-time hours:

• Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.30pm
• Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Overtime may be required during busy production periods

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Company pension