Trainee Linkers- Hawick

Job Description

Trainee Linkers – Hawick

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Begin a Career in Luxury Knitwear

Are you looking for a career where you can learn a unique craft, develop specialist skills and become part of a world-renowned luxury manufacturer?

Barrie Knitwear is offering several exciting opportunities to join our Training Academy at our Hawick headquarters as a Trainee Linker. Whether you’re leaving school, looking for a career change, or simply enjoy working with your hands, no previous experience is required, we will provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

This is your chance to learn highly skilled techniques that have been passed down through generations while helping create luxury cashmere garments for some of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses.

Who is Barrie Knitwear?

We are a fashion manufacturer renowned worldwide for our ability to combine exceptional technical skills and traditional expertise to create complex couture cashmere garments. We supply to some of the biggest luxury fashion houses in the world. This is an exciting time as we continue to expand and transform. The market and landscape are fast-moving and growing, creating new opportunities.

No Experience? No Problem.

We value attitude and potential. Our dedicated in-house Training Academy has been designed to develop the next generation of skilled Linkers. You’ll receive structured training, ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and preserving these valuable skills.

Responsibilities

• Join knitted garment panels accurately using specialist linking machinery.
• Produce luxury cashmere garments to precise quality specifications.
• Read and follow technical specifications, garment patterns and instructions.
• Inspect your own work to ensure garments meet the highest quality standards.
• Identify and resolve minor issues during the linking process.
• Handle luxury garments with care throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure customer deadlines are hit.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Continuously develop your technical skills through structured training.

Who We’re Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Patience and the ability to concentrate on precision work
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Pride in producing high-quality workmanship
• A strong work ethic and a reliable approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently when required
• Interest or experience in textiles or luxury manufacturing (desirable, not essential)
• A desire to build a long-term career with Barrie Knitwear

Next Steps

Successful applicants will be invited to visit our factory for a practical trial to assess your potential and a face-to-face interview. During the session you will have the opportunity to:

• Meet members of our team
• Learn more about Barrie Knitwear and the role
• Tour our manufacturing facility
• Take part in a short interview
• Experience a practical linking machine trial

This gives you the opportunity to discover whether a career in luxury knitwear is right for you while allowing us to get to know you.

What’s in It for You?

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive paid training through our Training Academy
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance and Health Cash Plan
• Employee wellness programme
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work and discounted gym membership
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Flexible working, where operationally possible

Apply Today“

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career, learn a specialist craft and become part of a company renowned for producing some of the world’s finest luxury knitwear, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via our Teamtailor recruitment platform and a member of our People Team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.