Fabric Cutter

£13.00 per hour to start | Full-time | Monday-Friday | No weekends

We are currently recruiting for a Fabric Cutter to join our client's manufacturing team, working on the production team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has excellent attention to detail, enjoys practical work and can work accurately to measurements and specifications.

The Role

As a Fabric Cutter, you will be responsible for preparing and cutting a range of materials, including fire-resistant fabrics, upholstery fabrics and leather, ready for use in the production process.

Your duties will include:

• Measuring, marking and cutting materials accurately
• Working from patterns, templates, drawings and job specifications
• Using fabric cutting equipment, knives, scissors and other hand or power tools
• Preparing materials according to required quantities and dimensions
• Trimming and finishing cut materials
• Checking materials for defects such as marks, stains, snags or other imperfections
• Sorting and organising materials by type, colour and batch
• Stacking and preparing completed cuts for the next stage of production
• Reporting any material or quality issues to management
• Carrying out material counts when required
• Supporting production targets and continuous improvement
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Following company quality, health & safety and AS9100 procedures

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Practical and hands-on
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working with measurements and cutting equipment
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to read and understand basic drawings, patterns and work instructions
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Reliable and committed to producing high-quality work

Previous fabric cutting, upholstery, manufacturing or production experience would be an advantage, but relevant transferable skills will also be considered.

Pay & Progression

Starting rate: £13.00 per hour

The starting rate will depend on your experience and performance during the skills assessment. There is scope for the rate to increase for candidates who demonstrate strong performance and successfully progress through the three-month probationary period.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

No weekend working.

Recruitment Process

Successful applicants will usually be invited to attend a 10:30am practical trial/skills assessment before progressing with the recruitment process.

Apply Now

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