Job Description

As a Machinist at COS, you will work closely with Pattern Cutters and Designers to sew first toiles and finished samples in accordance with COS high-quality standards. 

What you will do: 

• Deliver work of the best quality, in line with Atelier deadlines. Ensuring consistency across all product types. 
• Collaborate with Buying, Design, Pattern and Production teams to deliver high quality samples, toiles and mock-ups. 
• Share skills and knowledge with all teams to create wider understanding of garment construction. 
• Constantly building knowledge of the COS customer, brand bible and basic business flow. 
• Work closely with Pattern Cutters and Designers in their daily development work. 
• Work closely with the Atelier team to solve potential issues, offering production solutions that meet COS high quality standards. 
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure correct focus on quality, speed and efficiency are achieved. 
• Take part in knowledge building initiatives such as trainings with new team members and the wider team. 
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment, ensuring all equipment is regularly serviced and fitted with correct accessories. 
• Apply a cost-conscious mindset to keep the atelier toile and sample development running in the most efficient way. 
• Give and ask for feedback on construction and sewing techniques. 

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act. 

In addition to our values we are also looking for:

• Previous experience as a Machinist specialising in womenswear tailoring (luxury beneficial) 
• Strong communication skills with high level of English 
• Intermediate knowledge of microsoft 360 package 
• Enjoys being part of a team and also working on their own initative 
• Good time management skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload  
• Genuine interest in the COS brand  

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:

• Up to 25 days holiday  
• Annual health checks 
• Pension scheme 
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Discounted gym membership 
• Employee assistance via retail trust   
• Private health & dental care 

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!