Sewing Machinist (Fine Linking)

Would you like to work for one of the most iconic knitwear brands in the world today? Honing our craft for over 230 years allows John Smedley to create the finest, luxury knits continuously designed, made and manufactured from our historic site in Lea Mills, Derbyshire. .

We now have the exciting opportunity to recruit Fine Linkers.  This is a craft skill and we welcome applications from existing sewing machinists wanting to learn a new skill or from experienced Linkers.

Working with our Fine Gauge Knitwear, you will work as part of a wider team.   

You will be a punctual, reliable, a team player with an eye for detail and you will be passionate about quality and our brand.

Although we offer full time positions, we are willing to consider applications for part time hours.  The department operates from 7.00 am until 5.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00 am until up to 3.00 pm on a Friday.so we can offer flexible working hours within this time period.    Most of our full time employees work 7.30 am until 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday an 7.30 am until 12.30 pm on a Friday.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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