Quality Operative / Technician
32 Days Holiday
£25,077 per annum + Shift Allowance
Shift Pattern Mon - Fri, 6am - 2pm & Mon-Fri 2pm - 10pm
Full Time | Permanent
Be part of 240 years of British knitwear excellence
Help uphold the quality behind one of Britains most iconic luxury knitwear brands.
At John Smedley, craftsmanship is everything. With over two centuries of heritage, we are renowned for producing the worlds finest knitwear. As a Quality Auditor, youll play a vital role in protecting that reputationensuring every garment that leaves our Lea Mills site meets the exceptional standards our customers expect.
What Youll Do:
Youll be a visible and trusted presence across our production floor, working closely with teams to maintain and improve quality at every stage. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail and a proactive mindset are key. Youll be involved in:
Carrying out in-process garment inspections and identifying defects early
Auditing production processes and highlighting opportunities for improvement
Supporting finished product audits to ensure only the highest quality garments are released
Managing quarantined and non-conforming garments (NCR), including disposition decisions
Conducting sampling and AQL audits where required
Analysing scrap ...