Sewing Machinist

Staffline is recruiting for a Sewing Machinist to work for our client at their pristine automotive manufacturing plant, based in Westhampnett, West Sussex. The rate of pay is £16.40 - £18.46 per hour. The hours of work…

Pay rate £16.40 – £18.46/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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About this job

Staffline is recruiting for a Sewing Machinist to work for our client at their pristine automotive manufacturing plant, based in Westhampnett, West Sussex.

The rate of pay is £16.40 - £18.46 per hour.

The hours of work are (weekly rotating shifts):
- 6am to 2:30pm
- 3:20pm to 11:50pm
A 10% shift premium is available.

You will be required to complete a practical test prior to starting this role.

Your Time at Work

This role involves using various industrial sewing machines and techniques adhering to a defined process and specified timeframe.

You will be responsible for checking and delivering the correct quality in line with the organisation's standards.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect workers would pride themselves on their attention to detail skills and maintaining a high quality of work.

Previous experience working with sewing machines is required. Should you have experience and be confident using sewing machines, just not professionally, we would encourage you to apply or contact the team for further information.

You will be required to work on a weekly rotating shift pattern which includes early and late shifts.

Key Information and Benefits

- High standard of working environment
- Competitive pay rates plus shift premium
- Yearly personal bonus potential
- Car share scheme available
- 27 days holiday and 8 bank holidays
- Pension

Job ref: 1RRMC

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
Important Information

- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
- Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change

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