The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Alex Begg Operative. Predominantly working within the Weaving department as a machine operator, the objective of the operator is to operate the weaving looms, with minimal down time to produce quality fabric to customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in a safe manner at all times, in adherence to company Health and Safety standards
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area
- Oversee the weaving of the cloth – to check for issues with pattern, broken threads, stitchers or bobbins running out. Also ensure that the on-board computers are communicating.
- Find and repair breakages to weft & warp
- Ensure that the looms are kept clean
- Understand the individual differences/requirements between loom
- Minor tweaking of the loom to ensure efficiency
- Update the Bar-co system every time the looms is stopped or the job is changed
- Take pieces off the machine at the end of the job
- Responsible for manual calculations regarding the pieces to rugs conversation to enter on computer
- Cross-skill within the weaving department and within other departments where required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Good hand to eye coordination
- Good eye for colour and design
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically able to stand for long periods and multitask when necessary.
- Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including early and late shift
Salary: Real Living Wage Employer
- Day shift/Back Shift
- Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary until December 2026
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
