Company Overview
NJ Screen Prints Ltd, based in Hinckley, is the leading volume screen printer of garments for retail and trade in the region. Known for its cutting-edge printing technology and strong relationships with high street retailers and major supermarket brands, our company is committed to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service. With a dedicated team of around 110 staff, we are a growing business that values excellence and creativity. We share our site with Bioworld International which is a joint venture business owned by NJ Screen Prints and the US based Bioworld Merch who are global leaders in the design and development of licensed products. This business is fast growing organisation in both licensed apparel and accessories across the UK and Europe and employs around 85 staff.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Embroidery Machinist who wants to be part of the journey into a new service provision to our customers.
You MUST have commercial embroidery experience, ideally with MELCO single head embroidery machine or Happy machine (or similar). You will also have knowledge or previous experience in dye sublimation digital printing. Your keen eye for detail and ability to organise and manage the workload in a fast-paced environment will be key in this role. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of a Happy machine or MELCO EMT 16X single head (or similar) machine set up /basic maintenance and safe operation of commercial embroidery machines. A good knowledge of embroidery types and techniques would be a distinct advantage. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Framing and hooping
- Machine set up and periodic maintenance
- Production of high-quality samples
- Quality control of embroidery production
- Day to day running and operation of embroidery machines
Training can be provided on the following skills for the right candidate, but it would be a distinct advantage to have experience of:
Happy machine / MELCO Design Shop Professional software or similar
PC and / or MAC experience
Adobe creative software
If you are passionate about precision craftsmanship and eager to contribute to a thriving company, we invite you to bring your skills to NJ Screen Prints Ltd. Join us in shaping the future of garment printing—apply today and become part of our creative journey!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hinckley LE10 3DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
