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Due to our Lockstitch department's growth, we have some exciting opportunities to join Johnstons of Elgin. If you have a passion for sewing and enjoy hands-on, detail-focused work, this role offers the chance to help create high-quality soft accessories for world-renowned luxury brands.\nWe have a permanent position on late shift position working Monday to Thursday from 1600 to 0100 (34 hours per week)\nRate of pay for this role is £13.45 per hour.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Sewing Operative here at Johnstons of Elgin, you will be:\nOperating a variety of sewing machines to manufacture high-quality soft accessories \nCarrying out intricate hand sewing and cutting tasks \nConducting quality inspections to ensure products meet required standards \nWorking with a range of fabrics, patterns, and finishes \nMaintaining high levels of precision, consistency, and attention to detail \nSupporting production requirements by achieving agreed output levels \nFollowing production plans and quality standards associated with Johnstons of Elgin \nUndertaking other practical production tasks as required within the department \nReceiving full training and support to develop the skills required for the role\nAbout you\nThis is what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:\nShow an interest in sewing, fashion, textiles or crafts\nHave the ability to carefully and accurately follow detailed written instructions\nTake pride in doing a job well, and never compromise on high standards\nBe a team player with good communication skills\nHave good colour vision \nOrganised and reliable\nBe able to work to deadlines\nAbout Us\nFounded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.\nJohnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking.\nWe endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at .\nDon’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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