The Role:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Embroidery Machinist to operate and maintain embroidery machines to produce high-quality stitched designs on garments and other textile products. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine embroidery, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate commercial embroidery machines to produce designs according to specifications
- Set up machines, including threading, hooping, and loading designs
- Read and interpret job sheets, artwork, and design instructions
- Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed to ensure quality output
- Inspect finished products for accuracy, quality, and defects
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report major faults
- Manage workflow to meet production targets and deadlines
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment
- Always adhere to health and safety guidelines
Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter.
Closing Date: Until filled
Salary: From £13.45 p/h
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
About Us
The Alex Begg Group is a Scottish-based manufacturer of premium woven and knitted cashmere products. Operating under the brand names of Begg & Co and Alex Begg, we have progressive manufacturing mills in Ayr and Hawick. We produce premium products such as scarves, throws and knitwear all produced using the finest luxury fibres including cashmere, silk, and merino wool.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. This also includes but is not limited to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore the opportunities .
Our employees are at the heart of everything that we do, if successful you will join a championing and dedicated team, playing a key role in the product that we make.
Our values are Craftmanship, Authenticity, Creative Curiosity, Bravery and Being Human. If our values resonate with you, we would love to hear which ones in your covering letter and why.
Craftmanship – We are experts at what we do, applying high standards to our work, building on our legacy for future generations.
Authenticity – We are true to ourselves and celebrate individual differences.
Creative Curiosity – We are open minded and continuously challenge seeing each day as an opportunity to discover and create.
Bravery – We are ambitious and take action, embracing challenges with a courageous spirit.
Being Human – We care for our colleagues, our communities, and our planet, supporting each other to make our unique contribution.
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Work Location: In person
