Textile Operative – Picker & Mender
Location: Pudsey, Leeds LS28 6DW
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday – 07:00am – 15:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break and Friday 07:00am – 12:30pm
Band: Band 2 Basic – Band 5 Basic
Hourly Rate: £12.78 - £13.46 per hour
About Us:
Would you like to work for a company that weaves the look of Iconic England?
Join AW Hainsworth, a prestigious textile manufacturer crafting textiles for the Royal Household since 1783. We manufacture fabrics for top designers like Balenciaga, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior. We're also known for contributing to Stage and Screen, including Harry Potter and Thor's Cape!
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Mender to join our fast paced fault correction team. If you enjoy working independently whilst being part of a team and have a keen eye for detail; this job could be perfect for you!
Responsibilities:
- Inspection of pieces from Weaving
- Correcting/Mending any faults found
- Maintaining good house-keeping standards
Essential skills needed for the role:
- Ability to clearly follow written and verbal instructions
- Have a good eye for details and a high level of dexterity
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time with patience
- The capability to remain calm under pressure
- A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
- The ability to prioritise and organise your own workload
Desirable Skills:
- Previous experience of repairing fabrics or sewing
- Experience working within a textile manufacturing environment
Benefits of Working at AW Hainsworth
- Holidays – 30 days basic, including bank holidays
- Company Performance-Related Bonus
- Simply Health Cash Plan includes dental, optical physio etc.
- Life Assurance
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits – Payment with Metro Cards
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Discounted Blanket Sales
- Commitment to Training & Development
- Fun onsite amenities – Onsite Pool table, Ping Pong table and Darts Board to enjoy within your break!
Health and Wellbeing Benefits
- Company Funded onsite Counselling and Wellbeing Support
- Employee Engagement Events/Food Events
- Funded Annual flu jabs
If this role interests you, please send your CV, accompanied by a cover letter, detailing your salary expectations and why this role interests you.
Pay: £12.78-£13.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
