We are looking for a passionate maker to join our knitwear team in Kelso. Our micro factory is home to our family run knitwear company, established in 2012. We specialise in creating quality, bespoke accessories. Each product is designed and knitted individually, and finished by hand.
Candidates for this role must be driven to delivering exceptional quality, in a timely manner. The main tasks involved are preparing knitwear for linking, hand sewing all knitwear, using the pompom machine, hand sewing pompoms, machine sewing garment labels, quality checking throughout. Full training is provided in-house.
Key skills required for this role are:
A confident hand sewer with a great eye for detail.
Capable in using machinery to perform sewing and assembly tasks.
Enjoy working as part of a small production team.
Have a passion for knitwear.
Able to maintain a good work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
Desirable skills:
A competent linker who is capable of small batch production.
Have previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
Attributes:
Take pride in your work and enjoy learning new skills.
Bring a pro-active approach and a positive can-do attitude.
Be able to assist in various roles when required (stock take/quality check/packaging etc).
Working hours are flexible between Monday-Saturday, with occasional work from home if desired. We are happy to consider working with highly skilled, self-employed people.
Interview:
The initial interview will be by phone, thereafter the successful applicants will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview with a practical skills session.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: min 24 per week
Pay:
12.60 per hour in training, raising to 14 per hour, weekly pay, 1 week in lieu
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Saturday
Overtime potential
Experience:
Textile: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From 12.60 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/08/2025
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