Turn Fabric Into Fun
Welcome to The Play Company
At The Play Company, we don’t just build play areas, we create the places where childhood happens.
From the UK to Europe and the US, we design and manufacture one-of-a-kind play environments that spark imagination, laughter, and adventure. As a family-run business, we believe the best experiences, for our customers and our team, come from care, craftsmanship, and people who genuinely enjoy what they do.
What you help create today… becomes part of someone’s childhood tomorrow.
Why This Role Feels Different
This isn’t just operating machinery, it’s being part of the process that brings imaginative play spaces to life.
Every product you help create contributes to safe, exciting environments enjoyed by thousands of children every year. From the first stage of material preparation through to the finished product, your work plays an important part in delivering the quality and creativity we’re known for.
We trust our people and give them room to grow. We take pride in high standards and getting things right. We believe work should feel welcoming, supportive, and even a bit fun. We are crafting fun after all!
The Role: CNC Operative – Sewing Department
We’re growing, and we’re looking for reliable, practical, hands-on people who want to be part of that journey.
As part of our Sewing Department, you’ll operate CNC machinery used to cut and prepare materials for the manufacture of our soft play products. You’ll work closely with our sewing and production teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and to the highest possible standard.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with machinery, learning new skills, and being part of a supportive production environment. No sewing experience is required, full training will be provided.
You’ll be trusted, supported, and given the opportunity to learn different areas of the manufacturing process while building valuable practical skills along the way.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating CNC cutting machinery safely and efficiently to support production requirements
- Working from an established PDF library and working to develop new PDFs
- Preparing and cutting materials accurately in line with design specifications
- Supporting the sewing and wider production teams to help meet project deadlines
- Learning how designs and concepts translate into finished soft play products
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet safety and manufacturing standards
- Monitoring materials and reporting any shortages or issues promptly
- Supporting stock takes and helping keep materials and equipment organised
- Assisting with general production duties where required across the department
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
- Following company health & safety procedures and best practices at all times
- Building strong working relationships with teammates and supporting a positive team culture
- Taking pride in producing high-quality work that contributes to exceptional finished products
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Have experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or hands-on role
- Have experience with CNC, Adobe, Illustrator or CAD
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work and learning new equipment or processes
- Are comfortable operating machinery or willing to be trained
- Have good attention to detail and take pride in doing things properly
- Can work independently while also contributing positively to a team
- Stay organised and manage your workload effectively
- Communicate well and support the people around you
- Take safety seriously and follow workplace procedures carefully
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same
Working Pattern
- Monday–Thursday, 06:30–17:00
We believe a good work life balance is important! And what better way to enjoy your down time than a three-day weekend!
What You’ll Get Back
We believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and valued.
- From £13.00 per hour
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off to celebrate! (Because who wants to work on their birthday?)
- Pension scheme
- Annual flu jab & healthcare
- Free parking & on-site facilities
- Company events that bring people together
- Ongoing training and opportunities to develop new skills
And most importantly:
- A supportive, down-to-earth team
- A workplace where your effort is noticed
- The opportunity to learn and grow within a successful, expanding business
- The chance to build something you can genuinely be proud of
The Bigger Picture
This role is about more than operating machinery.
It’s about:
- Being part of a growing business
- Learning practical, transferable skills
- Taking pride in creating high-quality products
- Supporting a team that genuinely cares about what they do
- Helping create exciting play environments used by families around the world
If you’re someone who enjoys hands-on work, values quality and teamwork, and wants to be part of a company where people genuinely enjoy what they do, you’ll fit right in.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience in either CNC, Illustrator, Adobe or CAD?
Work Location: In person
