Embroidery Operator : Full Time Permanent
Washington, Tyne & Wear
National Minimum Wage (based on age & experience)
Immediate Start Available
At Woven Inc Ltd, we’ve been producing high-quality custom clothing, embroidery, screen printing and garment finishing since 2012. Working with businesses, brands, workwear clients and independent labels across the UK, we pride ourselves on quality, reliability and a hands-on approach to production.
Everything we do happens under one roof at our North East production facility , from artwork and customer service through to embroidery, printing and finishing. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Embroidery Operator to join our friendly and hardworking production team.
This is a full-time permanent position with an immediate start available.
About The Role
You will be responsible for running an array of Happy embroidery machines ranging from single head through to 4, 8 and 12 head machines. You may also be required to operate more than one machine at a time for both 2D and 3D embroidery production.
The role includes:
- Loading correct DST files
- Checking job sheets for logos, sizes, garment details and embroidery positions
- Uploading files using computer systems
- Preparing and checking stock before production
- Loading templates and setting up embroidery jobs
- Changing thread colours and preparing machines for production
- Framing garments and materials ready for embroidery
- Setting embroidery machines to correct functions
- Carrying out quality control checks on your own work and assisting with cross-checking other jobs
- Garment finishing including removing backing, folding, bagging and packing garments
- General machine maintenance including cleaning, oiling, replacing needles and monitoring thread stock levels
There may also be opportunities to work across other garment finishing and production services within the business.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for somebody who is:
- Open-minded and willing to learn
- Friendly with good communication skills
- Able to manage their own workload efficiently
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible with a positive attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Forward-thinking and organised
Essential skills include:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to read and follow job sheets accurately
- Good time management and planning skills
- Ability to ensure embroidery frames and placements are straight and accurate
- Basic computer confidence
Previous embroidery experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Working Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
- No weekends
- No bank holiday working
Benefits
- 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays
- Full training provided
- Full uniform provided
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Friendly working environment
- Rare overtime opportunities available
Job Types
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship considered
Work Location: In person – Washington, Tyne & Wear
If you’re looking to join a growing company where quality matters and every day is different, we’d love to hear from you. (woveninc.com)
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Embroidery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
