Careers
John Smedley has been creating the world’s finest knitwear for 240 years - continuously designed and manufactured in the heart of England.
If you are interested in joining the John Smedley team at either our Lea Mills or Armthorpe site, please send all career enquiries and CVs to applications@johnsmedley.com
KNITTING MACHINE OPERATIVE
We have recently invested in a number of new machines and have plans for a significant investment in new machines over the next year. We are looking for a factory machine operator to operate our knitting machines. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a factory production environment, however this isn’t essential as we are willing to train candidates with the right skills and attitude. If you are looking for a new career or to lean a new skill we are looking for people with a good work ethic and a teamwork mentality. The qualities we are looking for are attention to detail, a willingness to solve problems and pride in your work. You should be eager and willing to learn the operation and basic maintenance and fault finding of machines and can work to a production schedule. This is a shift work role and candidates must be willing to work a combination of days, afternoons and nights over a two- or three-week rota.
Contact applications@johnsmedley.com for further information.
YARN STORES OPERATIVE
We currently have a vacancy for an operative to work in our yarn stores. This successful candidate will work in our yarn stores ensuring that yarn is kept suitably conditioned, stored and supplied for use on the knitting machines. This role involves operating our machines to ensure that the correct yarn is available for use according to a schedule. This is an active and physically demanding role as it requires long periods of standing and includes lifting and moving of yarn. Experience in a yarn store is not necessary as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will need to use computers and hand held scanners as well as be able to work a combination of days and noons shifts (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm). A flexible approach to duties and a willingness to help out in other areas of the business is required.
Contact applications@johnsmedley.com for further information.
DYE HOUSE OPERATIVE
The successful candidate will work as part of a team and will be responsible for the wash and dying of our fine knitwear garments along with learning the dye house process to follow prescriptive recipes to ensure repeatable colours. This is a shift work position so the successful candidate will need to be able to work shifts. It is a physically demanding role which requires lifting, pushing and standing. We would welcome applications from candidates who have previous wash and dye house experience, although we would be willing to train candidates without experience if they have the necessary attributes which includes the ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions and the ability to accurately complete paperwork. The successful candidate will be required to work a combination of days and noons shifts (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
Contact applications@johnsmedley.com for further information.
SEWING MACHINE OPERATIVE
We are looking for machine operatives to operate our seaming linking machines. Candidates will need to have excellent hand eye co-ordination and be nimble fingered and dextrous. This is a days role, however we can offer flexible start and finish times. Experience is not required as training can be given, although experience of using sewing machines would be an advantage.
Contact applications@johnsmedley.com for further information.
FACTORY OPERATIVE (SPLITTING)
We have a vacancy for someone to work in our production areas splitting our ribs and trims. The role also includes keeping records and using hand held scanners. This is a days role, and we can offer some flexibility with start and end times. Skills required are patience, and flexibility to help out in other areas as required. No previous experience is required as full training can be given.
To apply or to ask for further information please email applications@johnsmedley.com
London - Part Time Opportunities Across Our London Stores...
The understanding that something expertly crafted can last a lifetime...
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. Our internationally revered collections are revealed to the industry via our seasonal showcases at London Collections: Men and London Fashion Week.
We now have the exciting opportunity to recruit part time sales associates across our stores in London.
Working within the store you will be responsible for delivering a first class customer service experience, consistently achieving your personal and the store teams sales and service targets and maintaining an impeccable store standard across both product and instore visual merchandising.
You will be a punctual, organized and experienced candidate who has previous experience within the luxury sector and will be adept at dealing with both consumer, celebrity and press clientèle.
A team player you will be passionate about our brand and product range.
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ABOUT US
We are creators of the World’s Finest Knitwear. Established in 1784, we are the oldest manufacturing factory in the world, crafting beautiful, high quality garments that are designed to last, made in Britain and distributed the world over.
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