Trainee Textiles Technician – Graduate Opportunity

About the role

We are looking for a textile graduate to join our innovative technical textiles team. You will work in a modern knitting facility developing specialist knit‑based products and high‑tech components.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain industrial knitting and sewing machinery.
• Learn and use specialist software to program complex 2D and 3D knit patterns.
• Cut, join and finish technical fabrics using industrial sewing techniques.
• Assist with knitting trials and production runs for new materials.
• Monitor production to ensure all components meet strict quality standards.

Required profile

• A degree or equivalent qualification in textiles, or relevant industrial experience.
• Practical sewing skills, including over‑lock stitching.
• Strong willingness to learn advanced technical knitting and programming.
• Good communication and a hands‑on troubleshooting mindset.
• Physical ability to stand for periods and lift materials up to 10 kg.
• Ability to obtain standard UK security clearance.
• Desirable: familiarity with industrial knitting technology, basic computerised knit programming experience, interest in unconventional materials such as metal yarns or composites.

Required skills

• Industrial knitting machinery operation.
• Industrial sewing (over‑lock stitching).
• Knit pattern programming software (2D/3D).
• Computerised knit programming.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £25,000‑£27,000 per year.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge textile technologies.