Production Operative (Knitwear)

Garment Production Operative (Full Training Provided) Knitwear Manufacturing 7AM - 4PM Mon-Thursday 7AM - 12 Noon Friday 32 Holidays Per Year Join 240 years of British craftsmanship At John Smedley, weve been creating world-class knitwear for over 240 years. Our reputation is built on quality, care, and the skill of our peopleand were looking for new team members to join us in our production team. No prior linking experience? No problemwell teach you everything you need to know. What youll be doing Youll play a key role in the early stages of garment production, using specialist machinery to carefully join knitted components together (such as sleeves and body panels). This is a hands-on role where attention to detail really matters. Youll be trained to use our equipment and supported as you build your skills. What youll bring You dont need direct experiencewere more interested in your attitude and approach. Were looking for someone who: Enjoys practical, hands-on work Has good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail Takes pride in doing a job well Is reliable and works well as part of a team Is happy working in a production environment A role that keeps you active This role involves being on your feet for much of the day and maintaining focus on detailed tasks, so its well suited to someone with good stamina who enjoys staying active at work. What youll do day-to-day Learn to operate specialist garment linking machinery Produce high-quality knitwear to our exacting standards Maintain consistency and accuracy across different garment styles Work safely and efficiently as part of a skilled production team Contribute to a culture of pride, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement Why join John Smedley? Be part of a globally recognised British heritage brand Full training providedlearn a specialist, in-demand skill Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues Play a part in creating garments worn around the world TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-04-09