Job Description

WooltexUK

have been designers and manufacturers of textile fabrics since 1996. A family owned business, we pride ourselves on a friendly work environment as well as excellent customer service, quality and innovation.

We are now looking to recruit a Finishing Operative to work as part of the Night Shift team (Monday to Thursday )

Finishing Operative (Night Shift - 48 hours)

Monday to Thursday: 18:00- 06:00

Main Role

To operate finishing machinery, ensuring that fabrics are finished to the highest possible quality standards.

Key Tasks

Run the finishing machines to the correct settings and for the best possible efficiency for production: Dry finishing: pressing, cropping & rolling and run the Airo machine Wet finishing: milling, scouring & wet into dry on the Stenter machine Follow work instructions and always be safety conscious Check during running for faults or issues with the fabric and report anything found to the Finishing Manager Label up the pieces with the relevant batch number and place into carts ready for inspection Operatives are responsible for cleaning the machinery. This is a vital part of the finishing processes, to ensure that machines and therefore the fabric are kept clean Ensure good housekeeping; assist with maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the finishing department The role requires working to ISO 9001 & 14001 standards (full training will be provided).

Previous Experience:

Previous experience working in a Finishing department would be desirable Other Textile and / or manufacturing experience would be beneficial

Skills/competencies:

Use common sense to report faults and issues Keen attention to detail Good organisational and communication skills Manual handling & lifting are constant in the role & therefore all applicants must be physically fit and be comfortable being on their feet throughout the shift.

Benefits:

6 weeks of Holidays: to be taken mostly at scheduled shut-down periods

Pension: People's Pension auto-enrolment scheme

Free on-site parking, Company Events

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Before applying, please ensure you can get to and from Wooltex (HD3 4TG) for shift start and finish times.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Huddersfield HD3 4TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Finishing: 1 year (preferred) Textile: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person