Sewing Machinist/Fabric Cutter
An opportunity has arisen to join us at a very important time in the development of our manufacturing team. We are looking for an experienced Sewing machinist/Cutter to be a great addition to our Sewing studio. You will be an integral part of a small team, assisting the Manufacturing Manager to develop and continuously improve a safe and productive work environment.
The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge and experience of working with industrial sewing machines, cutting tools and a variety of fabrics and meshes.
Main Duties
To sew a variety of textile products including nets, bags and sheets.
Monitoring the safe condition/operation of the sewing studio equipment and reporting any non-conformance to the Manufacturing Manager.
Help to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Help with the selection and procurement of materials and equipment within the studio.
Maintain good working knowledge of material characteristics and sewing techniques.
Monitoring of stock ensuring safe and proper storage and that levels are maintained to minimise disruption to the production schedule.
Follow all policies and procedures, ensuring records are completed to company standards.
Essential Skills
Previous experience of working with industrial sewing machines and cutting tools.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
High attention to detail and quality.
Good communication skills and be able to work well within a small team and on own initiative.
Excellent organizational skills.
Desirable Skills
Experience in pattern making.
Our offer to you:-
This is a permanent position, part time, 22.5 hours per week. Working pattern can be flexible between Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm.
Salary - £12.60 to £13.28 per hour. Dependent on experience
Other benefits include
Free on-site parking.
Generous company pension scheme.
25 days holiday (Excluding bank/public holidays).
Additional up to 3 paid days of conservation volunteering.
How to apply: -
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter with your CV to Mark Powell, Manufacturing Manager, by e-mail to mpowell@nhbs.com. Closing date is Friday 14th November 2025.
About us:-
Founded in 1985, NHBS Ltd (www.nhbs.com) is a world leader in supplying natural history, ecology and conservation books and ecological survey equipment to institutions, retailers, companies, and private customers around the world. In addition to the retail business, NHBS manufactures equipment in an on-site workshop and publishes two magazines. NHBS is passionate about making a positive environmental impact - our core purpose is to support those who work to understand, protect and conserve the natural environment.
