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On-site in Hawick·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 26 Oct)
Johnstons of Elgin
15 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Hawick
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Tuesday 10 November
The role
Job Title: Shima Operative
Due to our ongoing expansion, we are looking for multiple Shima Operatives to join our growing team in Hawick.
What you'll do
Operating various Shima knitting machines, including the latest Whole Garment Technology
Working with fine gauge luxury yarns to produce garments and accessories
Monitoring the knitting process to ensure smooth machine operation
Carrying out quality checks throughout production
Ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards
How you'll work
This is a full-time permanent position, working 38 hours per week on a 3-shift rotation. You will start on dayshift due to training requirements.
About you
Are you passionate about precision and quality? Do you enjoy working with advanced knitting technology? We're searching for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Shima Operative.
Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate
Organised and reliable
Strong attention to detail
Interest in knitting and luxury textiles
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Team player with good communication skills
Closing Date
Closing Date: 9 November 2026
About Johnstons of Elgin
- Industry
- Textiles
In their own words
About the company & team
About Us
Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world's finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.
Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking.
We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at hr@johnstonsofelgin.com.
Additional information
Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.
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