We are looking for a Weaver to join our established team.  To work in a supportive environment with a real emphasis on shared values and continuous improvement.  Offering a competitive salary, benefits and a profit share scheme.

About us:

Creative, contemporary craftmanship is the foundation for manufacturing luxury fabrics here at our mill in Sudbury, Suffolk, England. Our people are firmly at the heart of everything we do, and our culture is one where your passion can thrive, your skills can flourish, and your contributions can make a tangible difference. We are proud to OEKO-TEX® STeP accredited and received a King’s Award for Sustainable Development in 2025.

The Role:

The best part of working at Sudbury Silk Mills is that no day is the same however to give you an idea what your new career may include:

• Run a set of looms to weave fabric
• Working as a part of a team
• Be responsible for setting up a loom using the correct design and yarns
• Oversee high fabric quality standards and weaving productivity on loom.

You will also have the ability to learn new skills by assisting different roles across the business or volunteer across any number of work colleague led working groups.

What you will bring:

In order to join our team, you will need:

• To have a great eye for detail during the setting up and weaving of production orders
• To be able to work independently when required but also work as part of a weaving team
• To be able to stretch and reach all parts of the loom needed to undertake the task of fabric weaving
• To be able to commit to working on an alternating shift pattern based on an annualised hours plan.

Even if you do not meet all the above requirements but possess the below attributes, we would love to hear from you!

To succeed in the role, you will need:

• The ability to manage your own time and workload to ensure that a set of looms are kept running efficiently and at the correct levels of quality and productivity
• To enjoy working in a fast paced and reactive environment.

 Looking after you:

There are many benefits available to our people including financial benefits such as Company funded life insurance (4x salary), profit sharing scheme and salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme. Along with more social benefits such as company organised social events, internal crafting clubs and involvement on the staff committee. There are too many to mention so we have created this help guide here to assist you. 

About Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Sudbury Silk Mills we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that the success of our Company is built on the talent, creativity, and perspectives of all individuals, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We actively seek out diverse individuals who are dedicated to our values of building a great place to work.

If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist you. We value diversity and encourage you to bring your unique experiences to our team.

If you are excited about being part of the world-renowned Sudbury Silk Industry, please send a covering letter and CV to Steve Harris at hr@sudburysilkmills.co.uk by 27 February 2026.

All candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK as we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship.

To Recruitment agencies – we appreciate your interest in our business, but we have chosen to use direct means to recruit to this role. Should we choose to work with you we will contact you directly, but please don’t contact us to discuss this role.