Join the Heatons Team
Heatons Group is a growing business and one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of workplace products and services. Established in 1986, we now have five branches and over 130 employees, supporting customers across the UK.
As our Workwear division continues to grow, we’re looking for an organised and hands-on Embroidery Machinist / Garment Production Operative to join our production team at our Head Office in Bromborough.
The Role
This is a varied role covering embroidery, heat-seal production and garment control. You’ll be involved throughout the production process, from receiving and allocating garments through to embellishment, quality checking, packing and preparing completed orders.
You don’t necessarily need experience across every aspect of the role. Previous embroidery, garment production, warehouse or similar experience would be an advantage, but full training can be provided for someone with the right attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating single and multi-head embroidery machines
- Operating heat presses to apply garment transfers and branding
- Using a sewing machine for attaching tax tabs and carrying out minor alterations
- Unpacking, booking in and allocating Workwear and PPE ready for production
- Carrying out production and quality checks to ensure finished garments meet the required standard
- Folding, packing and booking out completed garments
- Prioritising work in line with production requirements and customer demand
- Identifying and reporting discrepancies or production issues promptly
- Working closely with colleagues across Workwear, Warehouse and Customer Service
- Keeping the production area clean, organised and safe
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has good attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
- Is organised and methodical
- Can work efficiently and meet deadlines in a busy production environment
- Has a positive, flexible and reliable approach to work
- Is comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
- Communicates well with colleagues
- Is willing to learn new processes and equipment
Previous experience using embroidery machines, heat presses or working within garment production would be beneficial, but it is not essential as training will be provided.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position working 8-hour shifts, excluding breaks.
Shifts are scheduled between 06:30 and 18:30.
Location
Heatons Group Head Office, Bromborough, Wirral.
Equal Opportunities
Heatons Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring that employees and job applicants are treated fairly and with respect.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wirral CH62 3QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with a commercial embroidery machine?
- Do you have experience working with a heat press?
- Do you have experience working with a sewing machine?
Work Location: In person
