Barrie Knitwear

Barrie Knitwear in Hawick, Scotland, is looking for Trainee Shima Programmers to join their development department. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training and become part of a market-leading manufacturer of premium cashmere knitwear. You will learn programming concepts while ensuring the highest quality standards in knitting specifications. The position includes flexible holidays, a competitive salary, and various health and wellness benefits.

Trainee Shima Programmers - Hawick, Scotland Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Flexible Holidays + Company Pension + Cycle Scheme + Health/Wellness/Life Benefits Who are we looking for? We have several exciting opportunities available for people with potential who can add value to our world class development department at Barrie Knitwear. Successful people will become an integral part of a market leading manufacturer of premium cashmere knitwear. We are looking for people who have the ability to learn our Shima Seiki Apex system with a goal to develop and grade new styles with a high degree of accuracy after training. You will have a great eye for detail, and you will enjoy taking responsibility for making sure that all the knitting specifications that we produce gives the highest quality standards in line with our customers' expectations. We would be interested in hearing from people who have a technical mind set and have a background in knitwear, fashion, IT or graphic communication. What will you be doing? Working initially in our Industrialisation Programming team, you will receive excellent training from our expert programmers You will learn basic programming concepts and machine/knit fundamentals before progressing to more advanced elements When you have mastered initial training segments we will nurture your progression so that you can contribute to our capacity and add value to our current team Interpret ideas and designs and translate these into practical programmes, working alongside our Design & Product Managers You will become skilled at preparing the most effective programmes to meet the customers' product requirements, including liaison with the appropriate internal stakeholders Working to tight deadlines to make sure that submissions and production targets are met Making sure that quality standards are achieved throughout the development and industrialisation processes, whilst being as efficient and productive as possible Liaising with the Shima Knitting Operators to ensure that the products are knitted accurately and meet our very high-quality expectations Alongside the Shima mechanic support team, provide trouble shooting expertise and resolution to any potential operational challenges that the operators cannot resolve on their own What will you bring to the role? You will be committed, coachable and have an ability to digest technical information Demonstrate a strong work ethic individually as well as enjoying being part of a programming team You will be able to show resilience; learning from mistakes and experience to improve Excellent ability to communicate and build relationships; capable of adapting your style to influence and engage with a wide range of people You are passionate about embracing new technology and developments Natural inclination to maximise and explore the opportunities that technology provides You have a proactive attitude to technical problem solving What's on offer for the right person? 33 days flexible annual leave including Public Holidays Early finish on Fridays Progression and development Competitive Employer pension contribution Life insurance, Health/Wellness programme- Health cash plan Flexible benefits scheme - including cycle to work and reduced gym membership The opportunity to work for one of Scotland's leading premium cashmere manufacturers

Knitter - Hawick Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Flexible working + Company Pension + Cycle Scheme + Health/Wellness Benefits Who are we looking for? At Barrie Knitwear, we are proud to produce luxury cashmere garments of exceptional quality using industry-leading technology and craftsmanship. We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Knitter to join our knitting team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art Shima Seiki machinery within a highly skilled manufacturing environment. Contributing to the production of world class garments for globally recognised luxury brands. We are seeking someone with previous knitting experience, ideally within a textile manufacturing environment, who has a strong technical mindset and takes pride in producing high quality work. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Who is Barrie Knitwear? We are a Fashion Manufacturer that is renowned worldwide for our outstanding ability to combine exceptional technical skills and traditional expertise to create complex couture cashmere garments. We supply to some of the most prestigious luxury fashion houses across the world. This is an exciting time for us as we continue to expand and transform. What will you be doing? As an Experienced Knitter, you will play a key role within our knitting department, operating and monitoring Shima knitting machines to ensure the efficient production of high quality garment panels to specification. Key duties summarised below: Operate and monitor Shima Seiki knitting machines to produce garment panels to specification and quality standards Set up machines for production runs, including yarn preparation and programme loading Identify and resolve minor machine faults and knitting issues to minimise downtime Carry out quality inspections on knitted panels to ensure consistency and accuracy Monitor yarn feeds, tensions, and machine performance throughout production Work closely with technicians, mechanics, and production teams to achieve production targets Maintain accurate production and quality records Ensure housekeeping and machine cleanliness standards are maintained Support continuous improvement initiatives within the knitting department Follow all company health & safety procedures and manufacturing standards Assist with training and supporting less experienced team members Contribute to efficient workflow and help meet delivery deadlines What will you bring to the role? Skills & Experience Previous experience operating Shima Seiki knitting machinery Strong technical and mechanical problem solving skills Excellent attention to detail and quality standards Good organisational and planning skills Ability to work methodically in a fast paced production environment Strong communication and teamwork skills A proactive and flexible approach to work Behaviours & Attributes Enthusiastic about textile manufacturing and machine technology Logical and methodical mindset Patient, reliable, and committed to achieving high standards Positive attitude towards learning and continuous improvement Ability to identify and resolve technical issues effectively What benefits can you expect? Flexible working - where appropriate to business needs 33 days flexible annual leave including Public Holidays Flexible benefits scheme - including cycle to work and reduced gym membership Early finish on Fridays Time off in lieu scheme Employer pension contribution Life insurance Health/Wellness programme- Health cash plan Access to training and development If you are interested in this opportunity, then please apply via our Teamtailor platform and someone will be in touch to keep you updated on your progress.

Barrie Knitwear in Hawick is looking for an experienced Knitter to join their team. The role involves operating and monitoring Shima Seiki knitting machines to produce high-quality garment panels while ensuring efficiency and quality standards. Ideal candidates have prior experience in textile manufacturing and strong technical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working, annual leave, and various health benefits including a wellness program and employer pension contributions.