Quality Control Examiner / Presser

About the Job

Job Title: Quality Control Examiner / Presser

Role Type: Full Time

Department: Silk Studio

Location: Congleton

Salary: Competitive

The Brand

Derek Rose is a comfort-led lifestyle brand with a customer-centric philosophy. We design and make functional, stylish, off-duty clothing for men and women.

At Derek Rose, we offer far more than just a job and a salary — we invite you to be part of our friendly and fun work family. Everyone at Derek Rose contributes to our success, and we’re all united by a commitment to providing the best possible experience for our customers — whether online, in-store, or through one of our selected wholesale partners.

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discount, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and values-driven environment.

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
• Yearly eye testing
• 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.