Textile operative - united kingdom, pudsey, west yorkshire

would you like to produce textiles for hrh the queen? aw hainsworth, a historic and prestigious textile manufacturer, needs an experienced knotter to join them at their heritage mill in pudsey, leeds.

textile operative – knotter

up to £12.02 dependent upon experience + annual bonus + shift allowance + standout benefits package

full time (shift work), permanent role

pudsey, leeds ls28 6dw

training and career development opportunities available

please note: applicants must be authorised to work in the uk.

hainsworth has been responsible for weaving the look of iconic england ever since the company was established in 1783. many of the famous images that have been used across the world to celebrate great britain are made unforgettable through the use of hainsworth cloth, including the striking scarlet of the royal guards, the ceremonial uniforms worn by the royal family and the military uniforms worn during the charge of the light brigade.

we are looking for a meticulous knotter to join our team.

about the role:

you will join hainsworth as a knotter to work on our various types of looms.

the knotter will prepare the looms to the correct specifications prior to weaving thereby ensuring the highest quality woven fabrics are produced in accordance with pre-planned schedules that guarantee lead times and customer demands are met.

your role will involve changing warp beams and knotting new warps into the looms using our knotting machines, ending up & down and re-sleying.

who are we looking for?

you will:

have experience as a knotter or at the very least have worked within textiles with a good understanding of other functions such as weaving, crealing, beaming or similar – full training will be provided.

have a good eye to detail and be able to follow warp plans & patterns.

be able to spot yarn defects and have a good overall knowledge of weaving processes.

be quality focused.

benefits of working at aw hainsworth

guaranteed christmas bonus. annual performance related bonus. attractive shift allowance and overtime rates. a friendly, family orientated environment. social calendar to celebrate monthly events at work, such as chinese new year, burns night etc. with goodies for all staff! death in service benefit - three times life cover. health shield medical insurance policy for dental /optical / physio etc. retail discount scheme. annual flu jabs offered to all staff. blanket sales. free parking. on-site discounted accommodation. financial support initiatives -loans, cycle to work support. weekly fruit. onsite counselling and wellbeing. excellent transport links. uniform- work wear.

how to apply for the role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be authorised to work in the uk. no agencies please.

other suitable skills and experience includes production operative, mill operative, manufacturing technician, manufacturing operative - shifts, manufacturing operative jobs leeds, manufacturing, textiles, weaver

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