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Production Operative
Salary
£27,000-£30,000 per year, inc benefits
Location
Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Manufacturing
Job ref
X3-1307740
Job posted
Posted 23 hours ago
Embroidery Production Operative
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Horsham
- Salary: £27-30k
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Embroidery Production Operative to join an amazing team in Horsham. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, expertise in colour matching, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Day-to-day duties of the role:
- Machine Setup: Load designs, select appropriate thread colors, and prepare needles, bobbins, and backings.
- Material Preparation: Accurately hoop, frame, and stabilise garments such as shirts, hats, and jackets to prevent shifting during the sewing process.
- Quality Control: Monitor machines during operation to detect thread breaks, tension issues, or design flaws. Inspect finished products to ensure they meet studio standards.
- Machine Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, oiling, and part replacements to keep equipment in top working order.
- Inventory Management: Track and reorder threads, backing materials, and blank apparel to ensure production stays on schedule.
- Time Management: Balance multiple projects simultaneously to ensure orders are completed on time and to exact specifications.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience working with multi-head embroidery machine (e.g., Tajima, Melco, SWF) is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and the ability to read digital work orders and digitising software.
- Physical Requirements: Comfortable standing for long periods, excellent colour vision, and the ability to lift boxes and materials.
If this sounds like the next role for please apply online now.
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