Embroidery Machine Operator

Noble Recruiting Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting agency in Basildon is seeking an experienced Embroidery Machine Operator to join a supportive production team. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining embroidery machinery, setting up garments, and ensuring quality standards are met. Previous experience with embroidery machines is preferred. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £26,000 and £27,300 per annum.

Benefits

Full-time, permanent role

Supportive employer

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of embroidery machine experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality control.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a six-head embroidery machine.
• Set up, frame, and load garments for embroidery.
• Inspect finished garments for quality standards.

Skills

Embroidery machine operation

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of fabrics and embroidery techniques

Tools

Happy Japan embroidery machine

Tajima

Barudan

SWF

Job description

Embroidery Machine Operator

Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £26,000 – £27,300 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Permanent | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

About the Role

Noble Recruiting are supporting a long-standing client in Basildon who is looking for an experienced Embroidery Machine Operator to join their production team.

You will be responsible for operating and maintaining multi-head embroidery machinery to produce high-quality garments, supporting production targets, and ensuring standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a six-head Happy Japan embroidery machine (experience with Tajima, Barudan, or SWF also beneficial)
• Set up, frame and load garments and fabrics for embroidery
• Interpret and work from embroidery design files (DST, EMB etc.)
• Carry out thread changes, tension adjustments, and daily maintenance
• Inspect finished garments to ensure quality standards are met
• Support the wider production team when required

Requirements

• Previous embroidery machine experience (minimum 1 year preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge of different fabrics and embroidery techniques is an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, permanent role with a long-standing and supportive employer
• Salary of £26,000 – £27,300 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm working hours