About Palava

Palava is a small, creative clothing company making joyful, sustainable garments in small batches. They care deeply about craftsmanship, UK manufacturing, and doing things properly, not quickly.

They are now transforming a derelict farm building in Northallerton into The Hatchery,  their own micro-factory and creative hub. Here, they will make clothes to order, turn waste into new fabrics, and share skills with their community.

If you join them, you will be part of a small, friendly team where everyone’s ideas matter. This is a chance to help shape the future of UK manufacturing.

The Role

• Operate industrial sewing machines in a workshop environment
• Work on production runs with speed, accuracy, and consistency
• Support different stages of garment making
• Create accessories from remnants and scraps
• Help keep production flowing smoothly while minimising waste

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a factory or production setting
• Confidence with industrial sewing machines
• Speed and accuracy with a sharp eye for quality
• Self motivation and practical problem solving
• Reliability, good communication skills, and teamwork
• Flexibility to work extra hours in busy periods
• Nice to have but not essential: experience with heavier fabrics, cutting multiple layers, pattern cutting, computer pattern systems such as Gerber, or teaching workshops.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Full time preferred, but they can be flexible with hours such as school hours
• Competitive hourly rate depending on skills and experience
• Staff clothing allowance and yearly bonus tied to company sales
• On site parking

Location: Based at the Palava warehouse, Northallerton, DL6 3RE. Their warehouse is rural so your own transport is essential.

How to Apply: Send your CV and a short note about your experience to abigail@palava.co.

If you have photos or links to your work, they would love to see them.

Application deadline: 09/10/2025