Job Description

With innovation, diversity, and partnership at the heart of our company's ethos, Scott & Fyfe have been designing and producing a vast range of technical textiles for numerous market areas worldwide for over 160 years.

Due to continued increased growth and output across all of our value streams, we are looking to increase our team of machine operators based, in person, here at our Tayport Factory on a full time and permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Compliance:

Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel.

Quality Control:

Inspect fabrics for defects, irregularities, and deviations from quality standards. Make necessary adjustments to the machines to maintain product quality.

Machine Setup and Operation:

Set up, calibrate, and operate technical textile machines according to product specifications and work orders. Monitor machine operations to ensure smooth and efficient production.

Material Handling:

Load and unload raw materials onto/from the knitting machines, ensuring proper alignment and tension. Monitor material supply and replenish as needed.

Troubleshooting:

Identify and troubleshoot technical issues that may arise during the production process. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure optimal machine performance.

Data Recording:

Accurately record production data, including machine settings, production rates, and any quality-related information. Provide regular updates to supervisors and team members.

Process Optimization:

Collaborate with the production team to improve knitting processes, enhance productivity, and minimize downtime. Provide suggestions for process improvements based on first hand experience.

Training and Development:

Assist in training new operators on machine setup, operation, and maintenance procedures. Share knowledge and best practices with team members.

Teamwork:

Collaborate with colleagues from different departments, such as design, quality assurance, and maintenance, to ensure seamless production processes and successful outcomes.

This is a shift-based role, working on a pattern of day and night shift between Monday and Sunday on 12-hour shifts. You will be expected to be able to travel to Tayport to start your shift independently of public transport to start at 6am or 6pm.

If you feel you have the skills to join a successful and hardworking team on a permanent basis, becoming part of an employee-owned company, then apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.41 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee stock ownership plan Employee stock purchase plan Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Profit sharing Sick pay
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Tayport, DD6 9EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you experience of operating a textile knitting or weaving machine before? Can you get to Tayport for 6am?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: AS_0630
Expected start date: 30/06/2025