Job Description

About Us

The Alex Begg Group is a Scottish-based manufacturer of premium woven and knitted cashmere products. Operating under the brand names of Begg & Co and Alex Begg, we have progressive manufacturing mills in Ayr and Hawick. We produce premium products such as scarves, throws and knitwear all produced using the finest luxury fibres including cashmere, silk, and merino wool.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. This also includes but is not limited to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore the opportunities.

Our employees are at the heart of everything that we do, if successful you will join a championing and dedicated team, playing a key role in the product that we make.

Our values are Craftmanship, Authenticity, Creative Curiosity, Bravery and Being Human. If our values resonate with you, we would love to hear which ones in your covering letter and why.

Craftmanship

- We are experts at what we do, applying high standards to our work, building on our legacy for future generations.

Authenticity

- We are true to ourselves and celebrate individual differences.

Creative Curiosity

- We are open minded and continuously challenge seeing each day as an opportunity to discover and create.

Bravery

- We are ambitious and take action, embracing challenges with a courageous spirit.

Being Human

- We care for our colleagues, our communities, and our planet, supporting each other to make our unique contribution.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a full-time, Post Finishing Team Member on a temporary basis until the 31 October 2025 to join our established team. You will be responsible for cross cutting the product before it is packed. You will quality check finished products and fold and inspect the product as part of the finishing process. This gives an appreciation of what is required of the role but is not an extensive list of duties. A willingness to assist in other areas of production is required.

Key Attributes:

Ability to work shift pattern Patience & attention to detail Focus on Quality & right first time Ability to work as part of a team Great organisational skills and communication skills Experience in a similar role or industry would be beneficial Physically fit & able to lift Basic IT skills for data input

Benefits

:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discounts On-site parking On-site canteen with free fruit, teas and coffee Employee assistance programme 32 days holiday pro-rata

Schedule:

Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week Overtime paid at 130%
Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter to recruitment@alexbegg.com along with a statement detailing why you are suitable for the role no later than Sunday 1st June 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ayr, KA8 8HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person