Job Description: Textile Machine Operative
Davy Textiles Ltd, based in Bradford, are a well established and growing textile manufacturing business seeking a machine operative to work 39 hours per week £12.75p/hr. The role will be 5 days per week Monday - Thursday 8.00am-5.00pm and Friday 8.00am-3.45pm. The role is a permanent position. Overtime may be available, paid at time and a third. Flexibility would be considered an advantage.
We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, who is approachable, flexible and works well as part of a team. The right person will be willing to learn and adapt accordingly to the changing needs of the business. Full training will be given and experience is not essential.
Key job responsibilities include:
- Receiving and using information needed to fulfil production
- Setting up of machines
- Starting machinery and observing operations to detect defects or breakdowns
- Responsibility for the running of several machines at the same time, ensuring efficient production through the operation and adjustment of those machines
- Perform simple quality control activities to ensure quality is of company standards. Report any issues to management
- Clean machines and the general working area
- Maintain housekeeping standards and a safe working environment
- Provide information to management and fellow workers as needed
- Maximising machinery output through team
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
- Flexible with working overtime when required
Skills / Qualities:
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to receive and understand instruction
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Good observation skills
- Excellent hand and eye coordination
- Ability to work whilst standing for long periods of time as well as lift and move materials
- Ability and willingness to work in a factory environment in which the use of hearing protection is mandatory
- Working in a safe manner at all times
- Fork Truck Licence preferred
If you would like to work in a supportive, friendly, family orientated and flexible business and you have the right skills and attitude for this role, please apply we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.75
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Experience:
- Machine operation: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
