Competitive Salary + Company Pension + Wellness/Health Program + Professional Development + Career Progression

Who are we looking for?

We have exciting opportunities available for enthusiastic individuals to join our Training Academy in our new Galashiels site to learn and develop sought after Linking skills. If successful at application stage you will be invited to do an initial phone interview followed by an invite to our Galashiels site where you will get a chance to learn more about the business, get a tour, do a short face to face interview and participate in a practical trial on our linking machines.

No experience necessary as full training is provided, as a business we put a lot of investment into our in-house training programs to create the next generation of Barrie knitwear people to preserve our valuable heritage hand skills.

For more insight, please access our video link below:

https://youtu.be/VbpU59VdpV0?si=_1_Pc3zihZotB78l

Who is Barrie Knitwear?

We are a fashion manufacturer that is renowned worldwide for our outstanding 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 for us as we continue to expand and transform. The market and landscape are fast-moving and growing which is creating new opportunities.

What we need from you? 

You are an enthusiastic and passionate individual with a commitment to learn and grow with Barrie Knitwear. As successful people will have access to dedicated world class training, support and mentorship as you start your new career within the knitwear industry.

Other key attributes we look for are as follows:

• Drive & focus
• Eye for detail
• Creativity
• An interest in high end fashion
• Can do attitude
• A desire to achieve
• Excellent work ethic
• Hand skills

What is on offer for the right person?

• Flexible working – where appropriate to business needs
• 33 days total leave (8 Statutory and 25 flexible holiday days)
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership
• Enhanced Employer pension contribution
• Free Life Assurance Policy 
• Wellness programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to training and development

If you are interested, then please apply asap and someone from our people team will be in touch to advise you of next steps.