Production Operative Crafting Premium Knitwear

Knitwear Production Member Garment Seamer

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

Full Time | PermanentMon - Thurs (7am - 4pm)
Friday (7am - 12 noon)
32 Days Holiday
£25,775.88 Per Annum

Be part of 240 years of British knitwear excellence

Are you ready to play a hands-on role in crafting world-class knitwear?

At John Smedley, weve been making the finest knitwear for over 240 years and its our people who keep that legacy alive. Were now looking for a Garment Seamer to join our Production team, where precision, care, and teamwork bring our garments to life.

What Youll Do:

As a Garment Seamer, youll be responsible for joining parts of our knitwear using specialist industrial sewing machines. Working to detailed specifications, youll ensure every garment is assembled accurately and to the high standards our brand is known for. Full training will be provided, so whether youre experienced or looking to build new skills, well support you every step of the way.

Your Impact:

Assemble knitwear garments using industrial seaming machines

Follow technical specifications and work instructions with precision

Ensure all garments meet quality standards before moving to the next stage

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

Work collaboratively with fellow machinists to meet production targets

Contribute to a culture of craftsmanship, pride, and continuous improvement

Who you are:

Youre calm, focused, and take pride in doing things properly

Youve got good manual dexterity and enjoy hands-on work

You have strong attention to detail and care about quality

Youre comfortable working to deadlines in a production environment

Youre reliable, a great team player, and keen to learn new skills

What were looking for:

Excellent attention to detail and a quality-first mindset

Steady hand skills and good hand-eye coordination

A methodical and consistent approach to work

Ability to follow instructions and technical specifications

Experience with industrial sewing machines is helpful, but not essential full training will be provided

Why John Smedley? xwzovoh

Work for a globally respected, heritage-rich British brand

Be part of a supportive and close-knit production team

Learn a highly skilled craft or build on your existing expertise

Help shape garments worn and loved around the world

Sound like a good fit? Apply now and help us carry forward over two centuries of craftsmanship.