Job Title: Sewing Machinist

Role Type: Full Time

Department: Silk Studio

Location: Congleton

Salary: Competitive


The Brand

Derek Rose is a comfort-led, lifestyle brand with a customer-centric philosophy. We design and make functional, stylish, off-duty clothing for men and women.

At Derek Rose we offer far more than a job and a monthly salary. We invite you to be part of our friendly and fun, work family. Our entire team are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for our customers – whether that be online, instore or through one of our selected wholesale partners. Everyone who joins Derek Rose contributes to our success and has a part to play in helping us continue to be best-in-class for our market. We offer a generous pension scheme and staff discount and the opportunity to work in a friendly, fun and fast paced environment.

The Role 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join the production team in our Congleton Silk Studio. Applicants need to have previous experience of operating industrial sewing machines and overlockers, preferably in previous employment.

You will be involved in the manufacturing and final preparation of garments before they go to retail. Our Silk Studio are responsible for producing high quality silk garments; previous experience working with silk as well as knowledge of garment construction would be preferable. Excellent communication and organisation skills are required for the level of detailed work we produce. Measuring products throughout the production process to ensure the finished product is accurate and up to a specific standard as checked by our quality control examiners.

Additional elements to the role can range from sample production each season through to web customer requested alterations. We also have an increasing demand for personalisation, therefore training on multi needle embroidery machines and PC software will be given as part of the role.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Putting garments together using various sewing machines. –eg. lockstitch, overlocker, binding, felling, buttons and buttonholes.

· Following order sheets for fabric, colour, size and trim instructions.

· Altering machinery to match different fabric properties. – silk and cashmere.

· Constructing garments to a high standard. – matching to specifications.

· Knowledge of garment making and construction.

· Excellent communication and organisational skills.

· Ability to work in fast paced environment.

· To be a team player and work well under pressure.

· To use initiative with a good eye for detail.

· Embrace technology and help to identify elements for improvement.

The position is full time Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm with Friday 8am -2pm.

If you feel that you have the above skills, then we want to hear from you! Come and join an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated team.