Do you have an eye for detail and colour? Can you handle a paintbrush with finesse? If so, we may have the job for you.
We’re a busy textile print factory based in West London with both screen and digital print capability for fabric and wallpaper.
You’ll be assisting the inspection and despatch team and carrying out repair work on our printed fabric to a high standard to meet our customers’ exacting standards.
You’ll need to have proven artistic ability using paints and pens in fine detail and to be able to work at a pace to meet our deadlines.
You’ll be working as part of a small friendly team.
Job duties:
- Load and unload rolls of fabric & wallpaper to and from inspection tables.
- Carry out repairs on fabric & wallpaper prints as needed to agreed standards. This will include painting in missing print using fine paint brushes or pens, blowing out excess print and cleaning up any marks.
- Use of solvents under controlled conditions, you must adhere to any health and safety instructions, including use of PPE as instructed.
- Complete details of any repairs/approvals on job sheet and daily repair record.
- Prepare & package fabrics and wallpapers for despatch, when required.
- Ensure the tools used are kept clean and safe.
- Ensure the Inspection area is kept clean and tidy.
- Assist staff in other departments if & when required.
- Carry out any other tasks as deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications and experience
- Must have proven artistic ability or experience in use of paints and pens particularly with fine detail.
- Minimum one year’s experience in touching up fabric print preferred.
- Minimum one year’s production experience in a busy environment preferred
- Knowledge of safe handling techniques preferred
Competencies
- Eye for colour and detail
- Fine touch for retouching
- Patient, focused and organised
- Good team player
- Good clear verbal and written communication skills essential
- Able to work under pressure – a sense of humour is essential!
- Physically able to carry rolls up to 25kg and be on feet for much of the day.
Working hours
- 8.00 am to 4.00pm – 30 minutes for lunch. Overtime by arrangement.
Full training and support will be provided.
Please send your CV with sample images of your fine artwork by 5.00pm 15th August 2025.
Onsite interviews Thursday 28th or Friday 29th August 2025 – please advise your availability on these days.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 months
Pay: From £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- 1. This job can be physically demanding at times with lifting of fabric rolls up to 25kg (see job description for more details)– is this within your capabilities?
- Please provide sample images of your freehand fine artwork using paint and or pens. Digital artwork is not acceptable.
- Ideally you should have a University degree in Textiles or similar or one year's experience of hand screen printing, please provide details.
- Onsite assessments being held on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August 2025, please confirm your availability on these days.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
