Trainee Mechanic
Location: Hawick Mill
Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 38 hours per week (Day Shift)
Who We're Looking For
Are you someone who loves getting hands-on with machinery? Are you curious about how things work? We're searching for a motivated individual with a keen interest in mechanics to join our team. Whether you're just starting out or have some experience under your belt, we'd love to hear from you. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
As a Trainee Mechanic at our Hawick Mill, you’ll assist the team in keeping our operations running smoothly. Once fully trained, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing various types of machinery, particularly our sewing and knitting machines. Your daily tasks will involve diagnosing and resolving any issues that arise, ensuring that our high standards of quality are consistently met.
Full training will be provided, but if you're an experienced mechanic, your expertise will be highly valued and welcomed.
Johnstons of Elgin is a luxury clothing brand with a rich heritage, spanning over 220 years. We’ve built a reputation for excellence in working with the world’s finest fibres, using state-of-the-art technology combined with traditional craftsmanship. Our commitment to sustainability is woven into everything we do, from sourcing natural, renewable fibres to minimizing our environmental impact.
As a family-owned business, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We believe in equal opportunities for all, embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Interested?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Johnstons of Elgin, where tradition meets innovation, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship and quality above all.
Please note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 15 October 2026
Johnstons of Elgin has over two hundred years of tradition and experience in textile manufacturing.
Since 1797 the company has produced the finest woven products from the finest of fibres.
The original mill, on the banks of the river Lossie in the historic town of Elgin, remains the headquarters of our renowned brand. From luxurious cashmere scarves and throws, to historic Estate tweed, the experience and craftsmanship rooted in our history has been passed down the generations. Visitors to the mill see experienced craftsmen and women, producing luxury pieces using traditional methods.
Our knitwear mill in Hawick, in the Borders, sits in the heart of the Scottish knitting industry. An important part of the local community for over thirty years, the long history of knitwear production in this part of Scotland, ensures our knitted garments are made with the utmost skill and expertise.
A unique family business with tradition and heritage at its core, Johnstons of Elgin will continue to push the boundaries of textile and knitwear manufacturing, while always remaining true to its history.
Over the years we have expanded our business and extended the mill, but we’ve also built a community, which, time and again, has proved to be our greatest asset. To date we employ 900 people in this country.
Some of our staff have had more than 50 years’ service – specialist craftsmen and women of unerring drive and desire to develop; fine tuning their technique, mastering new machinery, prospering in our shared progress.
Our commitment to our people is our pledge to the future. We offer Modern Apprenticeships to MA's to people as young as 16 to those over 60 which reflects our fundamental purpose; striving to nurture enthusiasm, redefine mastery and evolve Johnstons of Elgin for the greater good. At present, over 80 Apprentices are either qualified or in training.
