Textile Machine Operative

Role Overview & Responsibilities

About Us

We are a family run manufacturing company based in Clayton West, Huddersfield. We have been operating in this location since 1954. We have a wide range of brands and outlets and distribute nationwide. We are looking for experienced Textile Machine operators to join our manufacturing team.

This opportunity offers the potential of long-term employment they are looking for hard working and reliable individuals to become a key part of our departments.

Requirements:

· Operation of different types of machinery

· To understand their operating procedures

· To ensure fabrics are processed to specifications and plan.

· Follow procedures for different fabric qualities.

Preferred skills and experience

• Good level of numeracy, literacy, and general education
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Good level of written and spoken English
• A great eye for detail

· Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

· Have good organizational skills.

· Experience of Carpet Tufting, Backing or Cutting

Hours of work:

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday 7.45am - 16.30pm Friday 7.45am - 15.15pm

Machine Operative: up to £12.92 (after 12 weeks training)

These roles will operate on a continuous shift pattern of Monday to Thursday

Day Shift: 6.00am - 18.00pm

Machine Operative: up to £12.92 (after 12 weeks training)

Night Shift 18.00pm - 6.00am

Machine operatives: up to £14.32 (after 12 weeks training)

Full training will be provided for a 3-month period, and this would be on the Day shift.

Benefits

30 days holiday (Pro-rata) - Rising to up to an extra 5 days when reaching 5 years’ service.

• Immediate start available.
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free uniform provided.
• Staff Discount
• Christmas Bonus, Christmas Raffle & Christmas Party
• Fish & Chip Fridays
• Work Events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £14.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huddersfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Textile machine operator: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location