Textile Operatives (Spinning Company)

Textile Operatives (Spinning Company) Huddersfield, England

wooltex Spinning Co Ltd.
Full Time Huddersfield, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Wooltex Spinning Company Ltd.
Textile Operatives

This new facility processes worsted spun yarns and is the first wool spinning company to open in the UK for many years. This was a major investment and utilises the latest technology for drawing, spinning, winding & twisting. The facility is situated on New Hey Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 4BZ.

Having been producing yarn since June 2022, we are now welcoming applications from candidates wanting to join us as textile operatives in order to further expand our operations. This is a great opportunity to develop and grow your career with an established company where you will gain valuable skills working as part of a friendly, modern and innovative business.

Shift patterns / Hours

  • Night Shift (48 hours per week) Monday to Thursday: 18:00 –06:00
  • Day Shift (48 hours per week) Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 18:00
  • Weekend Shift (36 hours per week) Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 06:00 – 18:00

Main Role:

To operate machinery within the textile mill ensuring adherence to health & safety, quality and environmental standards. To succeed in the role, you will be comfortable understanding and following work instructions and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload materials where appropriate
  • Monitor machines to ensure their smooth and effective operation
  • Follow the work procedures for the task / machine, ensuring high quality standards are maintained
  • Work in a safe manner reporting any issues to management
  • Record key data effectively and accurately
  • Communicate effectively with other colleagues and managers during the shift, ensuring any faults are reported promptly
  • Keep machinery and work areas clean and tidy at all times
  • Contribute towards achieving daily targets
  • Any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager

Personal Skills:

  • This is a physical role, involving regular manual handling; you will be on your feet throughout the shift
  • Good observation skills and attention to detail is important
  • You will have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise work tasks effectively
  • Flexibility will be key as you will need to support and operate across different departments
  • You will demonstrate a proactive approach to Health and Safety

The Ideal Candidates will also:

  • Be willing and able to learn new tasks and develop new skills
  • Have good attendance and timekeeping
  • Work well as part of a team

Previous Experience / Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in textiles manufacturing; drawing, spinning, winding, twisting and steaming would be advantageous
  • Previous experience in other textiles processing or in a manufacturing environment would also be beneficial
  • There are no specific qualifications required for the role. However, textile-focused qualifications are desirable

Benefits:

  • Onsite parking, Company events, People’s Pension Plan (auto-enrolment scheme), Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Holidays: 6 weeks holiday (taken mostly at company shutdown periods).

Before applying, please ensure you can get to and from Wooltex Spinning Co (HD3 4BZ).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Huddersfield, HD3 4BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Please confirm which shift patterns you would like to be considered for: Night Shift, Day Shift, Weekend Shift or Any Shift

Experience:

  • Yarn: 1 year (preferred)
  • Textile: 1 year (preferred)
  • Manufacturing (Other): 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Textile Operatives (Spinning Company)
wooltex Spinning Co Ltd.

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