Sewing Machinist & Fabric Cutter
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
The role of 'Sewing Machinist & Fabric Cutter' within the mattress factory is a key one in order to facilitate the smooth running of the factory. The job holder will initially report to the MD, Angie Curl.
Responsibilities
- Oversea the work flow as directed on the weekly P&T list
- Take product specifications and fabric choices from the customer’s works order form
- Prepare mattress panels and boarders via cutting and sewing to the products specification
- Prepare divan and bedstead base cases by cutting and sewing as directed on the works order
- All finished work will be fed to the factories senior mattress maker and upholster
Candidate requirements
- Reliable, conscientious worker able to produce work to time and consistently high standards
- Experienced user of flat bed sewing machines
- Excellent ability to measure and cut fabric panels to specification
- The ability to work unsupervised and efficiently organise your own daily work schedule
About Bonobeds Group Limited
Bonobeds are manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of quality handmade mattresses, divan sets and bedstead bases under their Sleeping Partners brand. The firms popular Suffolk Journeyman Range has been in production since the late 1980’s. In addition the firm also deals in genuine antique bedsteads and fine reproduction models too under the Bed Bazaar and Bonobeds brands.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Freelance
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £6.95-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Framlingham, IP13 9EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Experienced user of industrial sewing machines and fabric pattern and panel cutting. This may include having been a curtain maker, seamstress or even very keen home / DIY seamstress. Must have experience of using electrically powered sewing machines
Experience:
- Sewing Machinist: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SM&FC-25/01/23
Expected start date: 30/01/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sewing Machinist & Fabric Cutter roles across Bonobeds Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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