Sewing Machinist
Derek Rose
- Congleton, Cheshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Role Type: Full Time
Department: Silk Studio
Location: Congleton
Salary: CompetitiveOur MissionOur customers want to look good, feel good, and make the most of their free time—whether that’s relaxing alone or spending time with friends and family. They understand that quality free time is key to their happiness and well-being, and they truly value these moments.As a life-loving brand we share this belief, so we design exclusively for free time. We are pioneering and determined in our approach, developing products that enhance the enjoyment of these moments. If we can make this time one percent more enjoyable, more confident, more comfortable, then we have fulfilled our role.This contribution towards an elevated quality of life and, ultimately, our customer’s sense of well-being is what we call… Feel-good Living.Our ValuesWe are: Life Loving, Pioneering, Approachable, and DiscerningThe RoleWe are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Sewing Machinist to join our Congleton Silk Studio production team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for luxury garment making and a strong background in working with delicate fabrics, particularly silk.Our studio is responsible for producing high-quality silk garments for retail and wholesale orders. The role requires precision, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in garment construction.This is a hands-on role with scope for development, including the potential to progress into a Team Leader position within the Silk Studio department.Key Responsibilities
- Operate a range of industrial sewing machines (lockstitch, overlocker, binding, felling, buttonhole, etc.) to assemble garments to the highest standard.
- Work confidently with silk and other delicate fabrics, adjusting machinery settings to suit different fabric properties (e.g., silk and cashmere).
- Follow detailed work instructions, order sheets, and specifications relating to fabric, colour, size, and trims.
- Contribute to the full garment production process, from sampling new seasonal pieces through to preparing finished garments for retail.
- Carry out garment alterations and personalisation, including embroidery and bespoke customer requests (training on multi-needle embroidery machines and associated software will be provided).
- Measure and check garments throughout production to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards.
- Support the development of new techniques to improve garment construction processes.
- Proven experience operating industrial sewing machines and overlockers within a professional garment manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with silk and other fine fabrics, with strong knowledge of fabric handling and garment construction techniques.
- Keen eye for detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in every garment produced.
- Strong communication and organisational skills to manage workload effectively.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Interest in learning and using new technologies in garment production.
- A unique opportunity to work in a specialist silk studio creating luxury garments.
- Training in garment personalisation and embroidery.
- A welcoming and energetic team environment where your contribution is valued.
- Set working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–2pm for a great work-life balance.
- Generous pension scheme, 70% staff discount, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).