Embroidery Machine Operator

Join a progressive and ambitious business that’s leading the UK schoolwear industry — not just in scale, but in sustainability. We’re proud to be implementing one of the most ambitious holistic sustainability strategies in the sector.

Banner is the largest schoolwear supplier in the U.K. and we are incredibly  passionate about making every student look and feel great by producing sustainable, affordable, and desirable schoolwear of the highest quality whilst supporting retailers with the best industry-leading service and you will play a key role in ensuring the business delivers each of these to both our primary major customer and others.

What’s the job
The Embroidery Machinist is a key role in Supply Chain Production. You will work with the team at our Embroidery department working on multi-head sewing machines to ensure School badges are embroidered onto items of clothing as per our customer requirements.

What do my daily tasks look like

• While the Machine is in operation, Operator needs to be actively planning and preparing upcoming duties to make sure transition between orders is smooth.

• Framing and positioning on the product must be exactly as per Customer specification. If standard placement, follow by Specification.

• Machine Operator takes full responsibility for positioning on product, keeping the design neat and tidy. Avoiding any jump-stitches, gaps, additionally colours matching the design sheet.

• Machine Operator oversees maintenance of the Machine, schedule the plan fairly with other operators of the same station. In case of any disruption reports to Team Leader and Management about issue, before head is turned off.

• Ensure mistakes are only created by machine issues, avoid/prevent any mistakes created by user error- i.e. Forgotten badge rotation, pulling the threads etc.

• Ensuring the deadlines being met, in case of long stitch count, urgent order or backlog in packing, Machine Operator is supporting Packers by removing backings & packing. This only applies when machine is running.

• During cross-over between shifts, Machine Operator pass on all information about current order, dedicates/ advise next tasks, review the Machine operation during the shift, clean up if needed.

In addition, your additional tasks will be

• Placing boxes on pallet, not leaving parcels on the floor.

• Report any shortages of threads/ carton boxes/ bags or any other embroidery/packing tools.

• Ensure high quality of the design and product.

• Consistently ensure the embellishment is neat and tidy.

• Stay clear and focused on all Health and Safety regulations and adhere to them fully.

What are my hours and working days

We are looking to fill our night shift, which is a 40 hour per week contract, starting on Sunday at 9.30pm until 6am Friday.

When can I start

Immediately!

What’s our location

You will work at our Trowbridge site where free parking is available and there are good transport connections.

Our team

We are currently a team of 18 machinists and are rapidly expanding.

JEDI commitment

Banner is committed to supporting, developing and promoting equality of opportunity and diversity in all our business activity. We value different perspectives and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We aim to provide an inclusive culture, free from discrimination and based on the values of dignity, courtesy and respect. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated in accordance with these values. As a B-Corp certified company, this is an essential element of our culture. It means we are verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability, using our business as a force for good for the benefit of all. 

If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.

Please submit your application as directed on this website. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before applying please contact us at [email protected] .

The small print

By submitting your application you agree to the retention of all information submitted through your application including contact details, CV, covering letter and interview notes for a maximum of one year from the date of your application.

Candidates submitted by agencies without express agreement will be regarded as not being represented by that agency and Banner Limited will not be liable for any fees associated with future employment of that candidate.