Sewing Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a client of ours, a leading Medical Device Company based on the outskirts of Leeds currently looking to recruit multiple Sewing Technicians to their rapidly expanding technical team. Ideal candidates do not need to have worked within a similar role but will have a strong interest and passion for sewing / needle work / arts and crafts. A full comprehensive training programme is in place to support the candidate excel within the role. This is a permanent position from day one with a starting salary of £28,500 with an increase to £30k after probation. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am - 1.30pm Role Description: Follow instruction and training to manufacture heart valves for a global Med Device Company. Use tools – needles, scissors, forceps, specialized tooling, microscope – to perform assigned steps, in rotation, in the sewing assembly of valves. Sewing of tissue and non-tissue material to produce the heart valve to be tested by the quality team. Must be happy to work part of a team within a cleanroom environment. Skills / Qualifications: Ability to use small hand tools, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity. Must be able to handle animal tissue and wet processes. Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within cross functional teams. Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills required. Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed instructions. Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps. Basic computer skills. Note: this vacancy is being advertised by Ingenuity Employment Solutions ltd acting as an employment agency