Job Description

PSM Recruitment is working on behalf of a successful branding company based in Margate, seeking a Embroidery Machine Operator. This is a well-established and growing business with over 20 years of experience producing high-quality branded clothing for customers across a wide range of industries.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and detail-focused Embroidery Machine Operator to join their busy stitch room team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with embroidery machine experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating Tajima embroidery machines efficiently and accurately, including 2 x Tajima TFMX-C1504 4-head machines, 1 x Tajima TFMX-C1204 4-head machine, and 1 x Tajima TEMX-C1501 single-head machine.

Key Duties:

• Loading embroidery designs, threads, backing materials, and garments into machines
• Setting up and operating multi-head embroidery machines
• Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments where required
• Carrying out quality control checks on finished products
• Assisting with routine cleaning and maintenance of embroidery equipment
• Folding, inspecting, and packing completed garments ready for dispatch
• Working closely with the production team to meet targets and deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Following company procedures and health & safety guidelines at all times

Skills & Experience:

Previous experience operating embroidery machines is essential, and experience using Tajima embroidery machines would be highly desirable. Applicants should have a good understanding of embroidery techniques, threads, stabilisers, and garment types, along with experience operating multi-head embroidery machines.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to producing high-quality work, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment. Good communication skills, a positive attitude, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work well within a team are all important for this role.

Salary & Hours:

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

You will be joining a supportive and friendly working environment within a long-established and growing business, with training and ongoing support provided where needed.