Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a First Inspection Team Member to work within our established Production Team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for carrying out finishing processes accurately and efficiently. The role supports the delivery of high-quality finished fabrics or garments ready for packing and dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform finishing processes (such as scouring, milling , pressing, folding, washing and gigging) according to established procedures and quality standards. To identify, report, and help resolve defects or quality issues during the finishing stage. To ensure finished products comply with customer specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards. Follow and complete technical data packs. To maintain consistency and attention to detail across all finished products. To work collaboratively with operators, supervisors, and quality teams to meet production targets. To follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures always. To maintain a clean and organized work area. To support continuous improvement by providing feedback on process or quality issues.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Good eyesight and attention to detail. Known for high standards and attention to quality. Ability to stand for a long period of time. Manual handling - able to lift wet fabric and manoeuvre loaded barrows. Basic Computer skills. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills.

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday

Closing Date:

18 January 2026

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person