The Role:
To provide quality control of production coming from the Weaving department.
Knowledge of products, dimensional tolerances & terminology used is beneficial
Early, back and night shift work may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
· Carry out the first Inspection process of all heavyweight finished products, help assess work priorities and liaise with the Weaving and Finishing team leaders.
· Operate the perch to visually check both sides of finished products for potential quality issues, which include dimensional tolerance, colours, design, pattern and finish.
· Mark potential faults, using standard procedure and escalate serious issues to the appropriate person i.e. weaving technical lead, finishing technical lead
· Record every transaction and fault on piece tickets, quality tracker and book into AX.
· Ensure that machinery is kept cleaned and maintained.
· Train team members in effective working procedures and quality standards.
· Process & inspect all returns following the returns procedure.
· Feedback information to First Inspection on questions/concerns as they arise.
· Work to support safe working environments and practices for self and others
· Gain a good understanding of the weaving process, to help find faults as they happen
· Have a proactive approach to Quality and continuous improvement
· Be flexible in assisting other workcentres where necessary, to suit business needs
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Good hand eye coordination
- Able to lift light materials and work in a factory environment
Please apply by submitting your CV along with a statement detailing why you are suitable for the role to [email protected]
Closing Date: 14th June 2026
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Supplemental pay types:
Job Types: Full-time, Perm
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
About Us
The Alex Begg Group is a Scottish-based manufacturer of premium woven and knitted cashmere products. Operating under the brand names of Begg & Co and Alex Begg, we have progressive manufacturing mills in Ayr and Hawick. We produce premium products such as scarves, throws and knitwear all produced using the finest luxury fibres including cashmere, silk, and merino wool.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. This also includes but is not limited to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore the opportunities .
Our employees are at the heart of everything that we do, if successful you will join a championing and dedicated team, playing a key role in the product that we make.
Our values are Craftmanship, Authenticity, Creative Curiosity, Bravery and Being Human. If our values resonate with you, we would love to hear which ones in your covering letter and why.
Craftmanship – We are experts at what we do, applying high standards to our work, building on our legacy for future generations.
Authenticity – We are true to ourselves and celebrate individual differences.
Creative Curiosity – We are open minded and continuously challenge seeing each day as an opportunity to discover and create.
Bravery – We are ambitious and take action, embracing challenges with a courageous spirit.
Being Human – We care for our colleagues, our communities, and our planet, supporting each other to make our unique contribution.
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Work Location: In person
