Trainee Machinists

The Barbour
📍 south shields, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

We're excited to be looking for Trainee Machinists to join the iconic Barbour Factory in South Shields! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a highly skilled craft and play a hands‑on role in creating our world‑famous wax jackets. You'll work with a variety of sewing machines and materials, developing your expertise while helping us maintain the exceptional quality and craftsmanship Barbour is known for.

  • Meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule.
  • Responsible for the safe handling of machines you come into contact with, operating machinery in accordance with procedures and training provided.
  • Report any defective equipment you are working with to your Team Leader, and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace.
  • Meet agreed quality standards aiming for 'right first time, right every time'.
  • Follow the requirements of the Company Safety Policy, whi...

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Job Details

  • Location south shields, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date June 12, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 22, 2026