Where teamwork starts behind the scenes: Your chance to join one of Ireland’s leading sportswear suppliers
Founded in 2004, McKvr has grown from a specialist online retailer into one of Ireland and the UK’s leading sports and teamwear suppliers.
McKvr design and manufacture custom kits under official GAA, LGFA, and Camogie licences, supplying clubs, counties, schools, and organisations across multiple sports. With sustainability at the heart of everything they do – everything is made in their Co Armagh HQ!
With locations in Lurgan and Craigavon, they are an Irish-owned, family-run company with over 80 employees across their factory, office, and sales teams – and they’re looking to add even more!
For more information on how to join the McKvr team, check out their available listings below.
Sewing Machinists
Key Responsibilities
- Production Sewing: Operate industrial sewing machines (overlock, flatlock, coverstitch) to assemble garment components accurately according to technical specifications.
- Fabric Handling: Work expertly with various sports materials and technical stretch fabrics.
- Quality Control: Inspect components before, during, and after sewing to ensure high-quality stitching, correct tension, and adherence to production standards.
- Pattern Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings, patterns, and work instructions for accurate assembly.
- Machine Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on machines, such as cleaning, oiling, and changing needles to prevent downtime.
- Speed and Efficiency: Meet daily production targets and deadlines without compromising quality.
- Workplace Safety: Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including strict compliance with broken needle policies.
Requirements
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical specifications.
- Physical Dexterity: Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production team.
Desirable Criteria
Experience with automated sewing equipment is preferred but not essential, training will be provided.
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Embroidery Operative
- Full Time, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
Job Responsibilities
- Setting up machines: You’ll be responsible for setting up embroidery machines, ensuring they are calibrated correctly for each project.
- Material selection: Select the appropriate thread, fabric, hoops, and designs based on project specifications.
- Supervising embroidery process: Oversee the embroidery process, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Troubleshooting and repair: Read instructional manuals to troubleshoot and repair machines as needed.
- Maintenance duties: Regularly inspect machines, perform maintenance tasks, and reorder stock when necessary.
- Order tracking: Keep track of work orders and update records.
Responsibilities
- Embroidering sportswear
- Order tracking
- Maintenance duties
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Supervising embroidery process
- Setting up machines
- Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Previous experience as an embroidery machine operator or in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Desirable Skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and understand instructional manuals.
- Attention to detail and administrative abilities.
- Outstanding candidates will possess both analytical and artistic skills.