Production Operative - Crafting Premium Knitwear

Full Time | Permanent Join Over 240 Years of British Knitwear Excellence ?? Based at our historic Lea Mills factory Join the Team That Brings Iconic Knitwear to Life Do you take pride in creating beautiful things with your hands? At John Smedley , weve been crafting the worlds finest knitwear since 1784 and were looking for a meticulous, hands-on professional to join us as a Knitwear Linker . This is a specialist role at the heart of our production process, where craftsmanship, care, and attention to detail truly matter. Whats the Role? As a Knitwear Linker, youll join the parts of our garments together sleeves, collars, trims using precision linking machinery. Its skilled work, where every stitch counts and the final result depends on your steady hands and sharp eye. You dont need to be a trained linker already if you have experience in garment production, sewing, tailoring, or similar hands-on work, well provide full training to help you master the art. What Youll Be Doing: Linking together finely knitted garment panels with accuracy and care Ensuring consistent quality, tension, and finish in every garment Matching colours, threads, and detailing with a keen eye Supporting production targets while maintaining our exceptional standards Contributing to a culture of craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride Who Were Looking For: You have great hand-eye coordination and enjoy working with precision Youre calm, methodical, and focused on quality You care about doing things properly and take pride in what you produce You work well in a team and are open to learning new skills You may have worked in sewing, tailoring, textiles, or another hands-on role Why Join John Smedley? Be part of a globally respected British heritage brand Learn a rare and highly valued skill or build on your existing expertise Work in a supportive, friendly team in a unique factory environment Contribute to garments worn and loved around the world Enjoy job stability, training, and the pride of making something meaningful ?? This is more than just a job its a chance to be part of a tradition of quality, care, and craftsmanship that spans centuries. Ready to learn more or apply? Get in touch wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-14