About the Job

Job Title: Quality Control Examiner / Presser
Role Type: Full Time
Department: Silk Studio
Location: Congleton
Salary: Competitive

Our Mission

Our customers want to look good, feel good, and make the most of their free time—whether that’s relaxing alone or spending time with friends and family. They understand that quality free time is key to their happiness and well-being, and they truly value these moments.

As a life-loving brand we share this belief, so we design exclusively for free time. We are pioneering and determined in our approach, developing products that enhance the enjoyment of these moments. If we can make this time one percent more enjoyable, more confident, more comfortable, then we have fulfilled our role.

This contribution towards an elevated quality of life and ultimately, our customer’s sense of well-being is what we call…Feel-good Living

Our Values

We are: Life Loving, Pioneering, Approachable and Discerning.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Control Examiner / Presser to join our Silk Studio team in Congleton. You will inspect garments as they are completed during production, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards. The role also involves preparing garments for final packaging, including hand-pressing and finishing. You will be required to measure a sample of all production runs against specification sheets to ensure consistent product quality.

This role is full time, with working hours of:

• Monday to Thursday, 8am – 5pm
• Friday, 8am – 2pm

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect garments for quality during and after production
• Prepare garments for packaging, including pressing, labelling, and folding
• Use steam irons and vacuum pressers where required
• Perform light finishing tasks such as attaching buttons, creating buttonholes, and fusing
• Measure garments against production specifications to ensure consistency
• Ensure each item meets brand standards for presentation and finish
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Communicate issues to the team and support continuous improvement

Candidate Requirements

• Basic knowledge and skill in sewing, with a desire to grow and develop
• Some experience with hand-pressing and/or working with silk is desirable
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of product quality and standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and within production deadlines
• A positive attitude and team-player mentality
• Proactive, with a good eye for detail and pride in delivering quality craftsmanship

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Confidential wellbeing and mental health support services
• Office social events

If you feel that you have the above skills, then we’d love to hear from you. Come and join an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated team at Derek Rose.