Luxury Garment Darner – Precision Hand Sewing

Johnstons of Elgin; Elgin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnstons of Elgin, a luxury clothing brand founded in 1797, seeks a Darner to work on premium products in Scotland. You will perform table, perch, and hand dARNING with keen attention to detail to ensure a high‑quality finish.

This permanent, full‑time role is 38 hours per week on a rotating shift. Training is provided, and pay starts at £13.45 per hour with increases for experience plus a shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Good colour vision is essential.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Excellent hand skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out table, perch, and hand darning on luxury products.
• Identify and correct faults with keen attention to detail.
• Apply hand sewing techniques to rectify faults identified during inspection.
• Work with the team to maintain high-quality finish.

Skills

Colour vision

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Hand skills

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Johnstons of Elgin, a luxury clothing brand founded in 1797, seeks a Darner to work on premium products in Scotland. You will perform table, perch, and hand dARNING with keen attention to detail to ensure a high‑quality finish.

This permanent, full‑time role is 38 hours per week on a rotating shift. Training is provided, and pay starts at £13.45 per hour with increases for experience plus a shift allowance.