GXO Logistics, Inc.
Industrial Sewing Specialist
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Are you looking for a practical role where every day brings something different? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment for a recognised brand as part of a supportive and driven team?
Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for Industrial Sewing Specialist to join our team in Peterborough (PE3 7EZ), supporting our customer, Mountain Warehouse. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality garment repairs and alterations using industrial sewing machinery. You will ensure that all products are completed to the required quality standards and meet operational and customer requirements.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week with 'any 5 days out of 7' shift pattern. Daily working hours are 7.5 hours per day with an unpaid break of 30 minutes.
Pay, benefits and more:
- A salary up to £28,000 per annum
- 28 Holiday days (inclusive bank holidays)
- Flexible dental insurance plans
- 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to our MyBenefits platform, including high-street discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes and more
- Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform designed to help you progress and achieve your career goals
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- Responsible for assessing repair requirements, carrying out a wide range of sewing and garment restoration activities, and maintaining accuracy, consistency and productivity within a warehouse or production environment
- Supports continuous improvement by sharing technical knowledge, upholding health and safety standards, and contributing to the development of a skilled and efficient repair operation
- Conduct quality checks on completed repairs, ensuring stitch quality, seam construction and overall garment presentation meet expected standards
- Maintain an organised, clean and safe working area, ensuring tools, equipment and materials are stored appropriately
- Identify and resolve basic sewing and machine-related issues, including thread, tension and stitch quality concerns
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Previous experience as an industrial sewing machinist, sewing operator, garment repair machinist, sample machinist, or similar role
- Experience working with different garment types and fabrics
- Ability to carry out basic garment repairs to a good quality standard
- Good attention to detail and ability to identify when a garment is suitable for repair or should be escalated
- Comfortable working in a warehouse/production environment
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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