Experienced Knitwear Workers

Our Hawick mill opened in 1980 with just five members of staff. Over 40 years later, we are one of the largest independent employers in the historic town with more than 250 employees.

We are now hiring and welcoming applications from experienced craftspeople, including but not limited to Body and Collar Linkers, Menders, Sewers, Mill Persons, Yarn Store Operatives, Tabbers, Warehouse Operatives and Examiners. We offer competitive rates of pay, benefits and flexible hours in exchange for your expertise. 

From knitting accessories for coveted brands to shipping our own knitwear products worldwide, no two days are ever the same at Eastfield Mills, Hawick. 

If you have any previous knitwear experience, we would love to hear from you. We can also provide training if you have been out of the industry and are looking to get back into it.

Why you should join JoE

• Pay starting from £10.90 an hour
• Additional shift pay for nights, weekends and rotational shifts
• Up to 50% discount
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme from your first day
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
• Additional overtime payment
• Active social club, running events throughout the year
• Flexible shifts considered

If you have any questions or for more information on the roles available, please contact applications@johnstonsofelgin.com or 01343 554019.