Freelance Sample Machinist - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job ID
Job ID 75633
Team
Team Product
Location
Location Leicester
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary competitive
Posting Date
Posting Date 11/05/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 25/05/2026
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Summary

We are looking to recruit a Freelance sample machinist to assist in our busy Head Office Pattern Room, 3-5 days per work.

The Role
We are seeking a skilled sample machinist to work in our busy Head Office Pattern Room. Working across multi products for our womens, mens and kidswear teams you will use your skills to produce samples to the highest quality and finish. Working with multi fabrics you will liaise with pattern cutters and use problem solving skills to create accurate production ready first samples.

What You'll Take On

  • Create high quality samples in good time for selection meetings and design presentations.
  • Communicate with pattern cutters and garment technologists on correct garment makeup
  • Daily maintenance of machinery to ensure in good working order.

What You'll Bring

  • Able to use different industrial machinery to produce a high quality finished product
  • Experience in jersey and woven including tailoring.
  • Cutting skills across multi fabrics.
  • Time management to effectively meet deadlines and manage workload.


Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

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What's Next?

Team Overview

This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.

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You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.

About NEXT

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
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