Experienced Sewing Machinists For Upholstery
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Position Overview & Specifications
Auto-Kit International Ltd
Chartwell Drive , Wigston , Leicester.
LE18 2FT
www.auto-kit.co.uk
Urgently Require:
Fully Experienced Upholstery Sewing Machinists/Seamstresses for the production of a range of interior trims in a variety of materials including leather for leading Automotive brands.
These are full time permanent positions with an immediate start subject to successful interviews & a bench test to ascertain your skill set.
No time wasters please , garment sewers will NOT be suitable for this role.
Experience:
Applicants MUST have at least 3 years of sewing machinist experience working with leather & operating the latest Durkopp Adler walking foot sewing machinery in a manufacturing environment.
The candidates must have fine attention to detail and hand dexterity.
Duties:
Sewing using single needle & twin needle 10mm, 6mm & 3mm machines in a 5S lean production line environment to strict automotive specification & flawless standards.
Benefits:
Indicative pay £11.00 per hour
Hours of work , 39 hours per week
7.00am to 4.00pm Mon-Thursday ; Friday’s 7.00am to 12pm (Early Finish)
28 days paid holiday allowance
On-Site free parking
Enrolment to company pension.
No time wasters please , garment sewers will NOT be suitable for this role
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wigston Magna: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Machinist: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AKI/FEB/SM?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 Experienced Sewing Machinists For Upholstery roles across AUTO-KIT INTERNATIONAL 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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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