Textile Operative

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.