Knitwear Production Assistant

As a Production Assistant at OUBAS, you’ll play a vital part in our studio’s day-to-day operations—helping to ensure our knitwear is finished to the highest standards and our studio runs smoothly. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a passion for sustainable fashion, great attention to detail, and a can-do attitude. This position can be part or full time (24-37.5hrs) contract for the right candidate and ideally you must have experience within knitwear production specifically. Our workshop is based in Flookburgh, on the edge of the Lake District. The nearest train station is Cark-in-Cartmel which is a 10 minute walk away.

Role:

• Inspect finished garments for consistency, fit, and quality—spotting and reporting any faults or issues.
• Check measurements and ensure all items meet OUBAS quality standards before packaging.
• Help maintain a tidy, organised workspace—restocking materials, managing waste, and caring for equipment.
• Assist with inventory management, including tracking stock levels of yarns, trims, and packaging.
• Support the team with day-to-day studio tasks, including preparing orders for dispatch and helping with studio events or customer visits.
• Aid in providing garment care and repair services, following OUBAS guidelines for mending and maintenance.
• Work closely with the production team, designers, and studio manager to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality products.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and support an open, positive studio culture.

Linking is a method of seaming/attaching pieces of a knitted garment together after the pieces have been knitted on our flatbed knitting machines. The linking process requires a skilled operator with a strong attention to detail. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with good hand/eye coordination skills and who enjoys close attention to detail to join our team. You will ideally have previous knitwear point-to-point linking experience on a linking machine dealing with knitwear and individual stitch control; however, we can offer training. Experience and knowledge of knitwear and garment construction would be advantageous. You must be able to work to a high standard consistently, have an eye for detail and a positive, can-do attitude to your work. We can provide flexible working hours to fit around school runs and can accommodate different finishing and start times within reason. We genuinely want an additional team member to join our workshop, so if you feel this is for you then please apply. Full training can be offered.

Duties:

• Linking knitwear.
• Safe use of linking machines.
• Linking knitwear to ensure the correct style is being sewn.
• Checking quality of linking.
• Keeping measurements to specifications.
• Checking colours and fibres to ensure correct yarn is being used.
• Checking linking machine to ensure its running correctly with correct tension.
• Keeping linking room clean and tidy.
• Other general duties.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a textile, fashion, or production environment is an advantage but not essential—training provided.
• Confident hand skills (sewing, finishing, linking) and a keen eye for detail.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic about sustainable, ethical production and willing to learn.
• Positive team player with good communication skills.
• Able to work within 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, 3-5 days per week, 9am-5pm.
• Able to use machines competently and can maintain them to a certain degree.

Why Join OUBAS?

• Work in a creative, supportive studio passionate about British-made, sustainable knitwear.
• Opportunity to develop hands-on skills and learn about every stage of the production process.
• Be part of a small, friendly team making a real impact.

Pay rate: Starting £24,570 pro rata

Location: Flookburgh, Cumbria

Please send a cover letter explaining why you would fit the role to careers@oubasknitwear.co.uk - if you would like more information about the role, email to this address.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Graduate

Pay: From £24,570.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, No weekends

Experience: Knitwear: 1-2 years (preferred)

Language: English (required)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On Site