Trainee Machinist

Company: BARBOUR
Apply for the Trainee Machinist
Location: South Shields
Job Description:

Position Overview:

We’re excited to be looking for Trainee Machinists to join the iconic Barbour Factory in South Shields! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a highly skilled craft and play a hands‑on role in creating our world‑famous wax jackets. You’ll work with a variety of sewing machines and materials, developing your expertise while helping us maintain the exceptional quality and craftsmanship Barbour is known for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
  • Responsible for the safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
  • Report any defective equipment, you are working with to your Team Leader, and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace.
  • Meet agreed quality standards aiming for ‘right first time, right every time’.
  • Follow the requirements of the Company Safety Policy, which is documented in the Induction Training Handbook, and is displayed on all Health and Safety Noticeboards

Skills and Experience:

  • Competent in the construction of garments.
  • Ability to carry out detailed garment construction and finishing tasks accurately.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Good eye for detail.
  • Able to work quickly and accurately.
  • Able to work effectively to production targets and deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Discretionary Company bonus scheme
  • Staff discount
  • Staff shop
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 20 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme
  • Wellbeing support
  • Condensed working week 36 hours Mon-Thurs
  • Access to training and development activities to support your career development

Additional information:

  • Full training provided

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.

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Posted: October 25th, 2026