Job Description

Do you love understanding

how things work

? Have long term career plan ambition?
Are you someone who's

hands-on, inquisitive

, and mechanically minded?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for an enthusiastic

Apprentice Multiskilled (cloth) Production Operative

to join our team in Cloth Production. You'll work alongside experienced weavers, Twisters and tuners, learning all of these technical crafts while earning your

Level 2 Textile qualification

at the

Textile Centre of Excellence

The hours are 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm alternate weeks Monday to Friday

What you'll do:

Assist in minimising loom downtime by supporting job changes, weft changes, piece felling and weaving, by working alongside tuners, weavers and twisters

Learn to understand and interpret peg plans, drafts etc

Learn weaving principles including set up, operating and monitoring

Recognising faults, and how to respond to these quickly to avoid long running issues and troubleshooting

Ensure fabric meets design, patterns and quality

Assist and check lease bands, rods, warp sheets and ensure all ends are in the lease and warped to pattern

Support setting up drawing in and knotting machines, ensuring correct picking needle size

Maintain a safe working environment by strictly adhering to company Health & Safety rules and procedures

Maintain high standards of housekeeping

Assist with safe movement of materials and finished pieces

Apprenticeship

Textile Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Level 2 - Textile Centre of Excellence, Huddersfield

Course includes:

Preparing for textile manufacturing operations

Operating machinery and equipment following Standard Operational procedures (SOP)

Complete Quality Assurance activities

Prepare materials

Contribute to maintaining the workplace environment (H&S)

Conduct basic maintenance

Complete work records

Contribute to continuous improvement

Hungry

- You're eager to learn, work hard, and achieve your goals.

Humble

- You're open to learning, value teamwork, and appreciate others' contributions.

Smart

- You act with honesty and respect, value diversity, and foster inclusion. Level 2

Maths and English desirable

(or willingness to achieve these).
Why join us

Hands-on training with experienced weavers and tuners Gain recognised

qualifications

while you work Be part of a proud British textile tradition Grow a

sustainable, long-term career

in an innovative and supportive environment

Attributes and Experience

Mechanical or engineering experience desirable Positive attitude Flexibility towards working hours and duties deemed suitable Level 2 maths and English desirable, or willingness to attain these levels
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person