Coat Maker/Sewing Machinist
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harwich, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Samuel Brothers (St Paul's) Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HAR00126 |
Summary
Responsibilites:
· Sewing Coats
· Sewing other garments
· Hand sewing (basic)
· Preparing machine by changing needles and thread; securing attachments
· Braiding
· Using other types of machines (for example)
Basting
Zig-Zag
Blind Hemmer
Overlocker
Button Hole Machine
Pressing Equipment
· Maintains quality by inspecting finished product/ work
· Adhere to all company policies, procedures, business code of ethics and other company requirements
· Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably required
Education:
• Essential – a good solid education is essential, with a minimum of GCSE passes in Maths and English or equivalent
• Essential – Good PC skills.
• Fluent English speaking
Experience:
• Experience in a similar role, which demonstrates practical and interpersonal skills to a high competent standard
Aptitudes:
• Excellent verbal and good basic standard of written communication skills
• Understanding of garment construction
• Competency in understanding garment specifications
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A solid understanding of cloths and braids
• Good organisational skills
• Sound numeracy and basic computer literacy
• Able to work systematically and use own initiative
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus
• Results/task orientated
• Excellent time management
Person:
• Committed to the delivery of excellence of customer service
• Personable
• Reliable, honest and committed
• Confidential and discrete approach
• Self-motivated. Able to prioritise demands and make decisions under pressure, within a busy office environment
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure and against rapidly changing demands and priorities
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Presentable and smart appearance, to reflect our corporate image
• Must be a team player
Would consider remote working upon an inspection of workroom and equipment
· Sewing Coats
· Sewing other garments
· Hand sewing (basic)
· Preparing machine by changing needles and thread; securing attachments
· Braiding
· Using other types of machines (for example)
Basting
Zig-Zag
Blind Hemmer
Overlocker
Button Hole Machine
Pressing Equipment
· Maintains quality by inspecting finished product/ work
· Adhere to all company policies, procedures, business code of ethics and other company requirements
· Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably required
Education:
• Essential – a good solid education is essential, with a minimum of GCSE passes in Maths and English or equivalent
• Essential – Good PC skills.
• Fluent English speaking
Experience:
• Experience in a similar role, which demonstrates practical and interpersonal skills to a high competent standard
Aptitudes:
• Excellent verbal and good basic standard of written communication skills
• Understanding of garment construction
• Competency in understanding garment specifications
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A solid understanding of cloths and braids
• Good organisational skills
• Sound numeracy and basic computer literacy
• Able to work systematically and use own initiative
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus
• Results/task orientated
• Excellent time management
Person:
• Committed to the delivery of excellence of customer service
• Personable
• Reliable, honest and committed
• Confidential and discrete approach
• Self-motivated. Able to prioritise demands and make decisions under pressure, within a busy office environment
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure and against rapidly changing demands and priorities
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Presentable and smart appearance, to reflect our corporate image
• Must be a team player
Would consider remote working upon an inspection of workroom and equipment