As a Production Assistant at OUBAS, you’ll play a vital part in our studio’s day-to-day operations—helping to ensure our knitwear is finished to the highest standards and our studio runs smoothly. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a passion for sustainable fashion, great attention to detail, and a can-do attitude.
This position can be part or full time (24-37.5hrs) contract for the right candidate and ideally you must have experience within knitwear production specifically.
Our workshop is based in Flookburgh, on the edge of the Lake District. Inspect finished garments for consistency, fit, and quality—spotting and reporting any faults or issues.
Check measurements and ensure all items meet OUBAS quality standards before packaging.
Help maintain a tidy, organised workspace—restocking materials, managing waste, and caring for equipment
Assist with inventory management, including tracking stock levels of yarns, trims, and packaging
Support the team with day-to-day studio tasks, including preparing orders for dispatch and helping with studio events or customer visits
Work closely with the production team, designers, and studio manager to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality products.
Linking is a method of seaming/attaching pieces of a knitted garment together after the pieces have been knitted on our flatbed knitting machines. The linking process requires a skilled operator with a strong attention to detail.
You will ideally have previous knitwear point-to-point linking experience on a linking machine dealing with knitwear and individual stitch control however we can offer training.
We can provide flexible working hours to fit around school runs and can accommodate different finishing and start times within reason. We genuinely want an additional team member to join our workshop, so if you feel this is for you then please apply.
Full training can be offered.
Safe use of linking machines
Checking quality of linking
Checking linking machine to ensure its running correctly with correct tension
Previous experience in a textile, fashion, or production environment is an advantage but not essential—training provided.
~ Confident hand skills (sewing, finishing, linking) and a keen eye for detail.
~ Enthusiastic about sustainable, ethical production and willing to learn.
~ Able to work within 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
~3-5 days per week, 9am-5pm
~ Able to use machines competently and can maintain them to a certain degree
Work in a creative, supportive studio passionate about British-made, sustainable knitwear.
Opportunity to develop hands-on skills and learn about every stage of the production process.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Graduate
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
8 hour shift
~ Day shift
~ Language:
~ English (required)