Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM1365

The Company:

An established clothing knitwear manufacturer who supplies to the High Street retailers are currently looking for a Knitting Programmer to join their busy team.

You’ll be working with Shima 12gg and Stoll knitting machines which produce seamless comfortable garments. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants with a technical or mechanical background to enter the highly competitive fashion industry, working with the very latest advanced knitting machinery

The Role:

• Manufacturing, monitoring, and inspecting output from the Shima machines to ensure it complies to high quality 12gg knitwear samples
• Oversee and maintain any repairs to our advanced knitting machinery
• Ensure the knitting room is kept clean and the machines are regularly serviced
• Thorough communication with other departments in the event of machine breakdowns and issues
• Working closely and supervising a small team of knitters

Skills Required:

• 3- 4 years’ experience within similar role.
• Experience using Shima and Stoll
• MUST have knitwear experience
• Experience working as a machine mechanic or maintenance mechanic in the manufacturing sector
• Experience working in the textiles industry
• A positive attitude to problem solving and a technical mind-set
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a challenging and fast-moving environment
• Problem solving mind-set and keen eye for detail