Printing and Embroidery Machine Operator

We are looking for an experienced Printing & Embroidery Machine Operator to join our busy production team in Bolton.

Previous hands-on experience operating embroidery machines is essential. We are looking for someone who can confidently operate embroidery machinery, produce high-quality finished products and maintain excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced working environment.

Experience in garment printing, heat press operation or other garment decoration methods would also be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Embroidery Machine Operation: Set up and operate single-head embroidery machines to produce high-quality embroidery on clothing, workwear, uniforms and other products.
• Printing Operations: Assist with garment printing, heat press and other printing processes, depending on production requirements.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished garments carefully to ensure designs, colours, positioning and stitching meet our quality standards.
• Machine Setup: Prepare garments, select the correct threads, load designs and position materials accurately before production.
• Threading & Preparation: Thread machines, change colours and prepare garments to ensure smooth production.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Carry out routine machine cleaning and maintenance, identify faults and resolve common operational issues.
• Production Management: Work efficiently to meet daily order deadlines while maintaining consistent quality.
• Teamwork: Work closely with colleagues to prioritise orders and ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Workplace Organisation: Keep machinery, equipment and work areas clean, organised and safe.

Essential Requirements

• Previous embroidery machine operating experience is essential.
• Practical experience setting up, threading and operating embroidery machines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to identify embroidery defects and resolve common machine issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, hardworking and organised.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy production environment.
• Willingness to learn additional printing and garment decoration techniques.

Experience with garment printing, DTF printing, heat presses or other printing equipment is highly desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting pay from £13 per hour, depending on experience.
• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Five-day working week, with working days and hours discussed at interview.
• Opportunities for additional hours, subject to business requirements.
• Free on-site parking.
• Workplace pension scheme, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply

This position is suitable for candidates with relevant practical embroidery machine experience. Applications without previous embroidery machine operating experience may not be considered.

Please apply through Indeed and upload your CV, ensuring it includes:

• A valid contact telephone number.
• Details of your previous embroidery machine operating experience.
• Relevant printing, garment decoration or production experience.

We are looking for a reliable and skilled operator who takes pride in their work and can contribute to our growing production team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.75-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolton, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Single or Multi Head Embroidery Machines Experience

Work Location: In person