Sewing Room Operative

Alkegen company; Burslem; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty materials company is seeking a Sewing Room Operative in Burslem, United Kingdom. This role involves operating various sewing machines and adhering to quality and safety standards during production. The ideal candidate will have experience with sewing processes, ensure cleanliness, and maintain accurate production records. The company embraces diversity and offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience with sewing machine operations and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Understanding of quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture all aspects of sewing to standard procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and quality standards are met.
• Record production metrics and maintain documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing compliance

Sewing machine operation

Health and safety awareness

Record keeping

Tools

Flat sewing machine

Overlocking machine

Post machine

Job description

Sewing Room Operative page is loaded## Sewing Room Operativelocations: Burslem, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 4, 2026 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: R11364## Job RequirementsAlkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!**Job Description**A Sewing Machine Operative is responsible for the manufacture of all sewing processes within the manufacturing area to the correct standard work procedures. While ensuring safety procedures are adhered to.**Equipment**Flat machine (single & twin needle)Cylinder arm ringing machine (single & twin needle)Superlocking/overlocking machinesPost machinesFelt band machine**Outline of operations**Manufacture of all aspects of sewing to the correct proceduresEnsuring machines are maintainedRecord count per hour and the correct count sheet and takt time set by team leaderEnsure all documentation is completed with the correct dataUnderstanding and compliance with Company Quality procedures manufacturing to the correct specification using WIPPS, QMS, Customer Drawings and item codes.Reporting all Quality issues immediately and escalating any resolved issues by using the quality stop work procedureEnsuring housekeeping is maintained to the correct levels with end of shift clean downsCarrying out pre shift task risk assessments Reporting and loading their hours on to Workday by the end of the weekAdherence to all company Safety procedures ensuring safe working for everyone on siteFollowing the safety stop work processParticipate in team briefingsAdherence to the Code of ConductTraining programs on Workday**Job Flexibility**Where necessary you may be called upon to work in other departmentsInspection and folding finish goodsParticipate in Kaizen activitiesCover for holidays in other production areas if trained**Health and Safety**Understanding and compliance with Company Health & Safety PolicyUnderstanding and compliance with Stop Work, PTRA’s, Gemba and Safety Observations.Participate in toolbox talks, safety alerts and learning from incidents while adhering to all aspects of safe working proceduresPersonal protective equipment will be provided and worn correctlyAt Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.