Textile Machine Operatives
Pay: Starting from £11.44 - £13p/h
Various shifts patterns available, all Mon - Fri:
- Rotating 5.45am - 2pm and 1.45pm - 10pm
- Nights = 9.45pm - 6am
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Duration: Temporary - Permanent
If you enjoy a physical job, working independently and being part of a team; this could be the right role for you.
We are actively recruiting for textile operatives to work in various departments on behalf of our client, a multi-award-winning textile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage! Our client creates high quality finishes on an ever-increasing range of fabrics, from the finest worsted suiting, specialised safety clothing and upholstery to public transport.
Various Roles and Responsibilities:
Tenter Operative
- Operating Tenter Machine (and other machines where required) full training will be given.
- Following Tenter SOP and cleaning procedure
- Maintaining a clear and safe warehouse / walkways
- Keeping the machine in a clean and safe condition
- Moving A-frames/Carts from Tenter to inspections/finishing/dye house.
- Following Procedures on worksheets
- Assisting in general duties in the factory (multiskilling)
- Reporting any faults or inconsistencies to management
- Adhering to health and safety policies and safe systems of work
Griege Room Operative
- Cutting of fabric.
- Moving of fabric rolls and moving large carts around various departments (physical work).
- Sewing up and correctly marking of fabric.
- Operating machines, tumbler, bagging and dry cleaner.
- Re-sewing of Cloth.
- Ensuring work station and department are all kept tidy in line with H&S.
- Following Procedures on Worksheets.
- Assisting in general preparation duties in the factory (multiskilling).
Dyehouse Operative
- Ability to locate/identify the correct pieces of fabric for scheduling.
- Ability to manually handle fabric into and out of the dye vessels.
- Attention to detail required for working with dye recipe's and the distribution of colour to the correct dyeing machines.
- Comfortable to work on feet all day and wear necessary PPE.
- Well organised and efficient in emptying/loading dyeing equipment.
- Ensuring work station and department are all kept tidy in line with H&S.
- Following Procedures on Worksheets.
- Assisting in general duties in the factory (multiskilling).
De-Twisting Operative
- Re-sewing of cloth for the De-twister.
- Ensuring fabric is sewn face to face at all times when sewing together at De-Twister.
- Pushing carts from one area to another. (physical work)
- Ensuring stacking and storage is such that it keeps walkways and access points clear.
- Following Procedures on worksheets for different fabric qualities.
- Assisting in general duties in the factory (multiskilling).
- Keeping the machine in a clean and safe condition.
- Reporting any faults or inconsistencies to management.
- Adhering to health and safety policies and safe systems of work.
Knowledge and aptitudes required:
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Ability to follow instructions
- Communicate effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Previous machine / manufacturing experience
For more information please call the office on (opt 1) and ask for Kamile, Chyna, Georgia or Rico alternatively you can apply for the role with your CV.