Textile Mender / Examiner

We have vacancies for Menders / Examiners within our Factory based in the beautiful Derbyshire Countryside.   

The role will involve examining fine knitwear garments to check for and identify any faults and mending garments where a fault has been identified such as a dropped stitch or a pull or ladder or similar.

If you are an experienced Mender or Examiner or if you have excellent general sewing skills and a great eye for detail, we would like to hear from you as training will be provided.

In addition to salary, we offer 32 days holiday (including statutory holidays), a contributory pension, an onsite canteen facility and a generous discount on our products.

ABOUT US

John Smedley was founded in 1784, and is one of the few long standing knitwear manufacturers dedicated to still making in Britain. Our brand is one of truth and integrity built on the foundations of our heritage, whilst our product represents an unrivalled quality in fine knitwear that continues to push the boundaries to this day.

Our internationally recognised brand spans ready-to-wear womenswear and menswear collections across two seasons per year and is internationally launched at London Fashion Week, and Pitti Uomo. Sold in only the most highly regarded boutiques, concept stores and department stores around the world, stockists include Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Liberty, Harry Rosen, Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Isetan, United Arrows and Le Bon Marche.

Based at our home in Lea Mills, Derbyshire, John Smedley is a close knit team, defined by a determination to provide not only the best possible product but the best possible service – all with a personality that reflects the brand across every aspect of the business.

JOHN SMEDLEY offers a competitive salary and benefits.

No agencies please.