Weaver
Location: Kirriemuir, Scotland (Relocating to Dundee in the future)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.30
Shifts: Monday to Friday – Double Day Shift (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, alternating weekly)
About J&D Wilkie Ltd
J&D Wilkie Ltd is a global technical textile manufacturing company, headquartered in Kirriemuir. With a long-standing reputation for innovation and quality, we supply high-performance textile solutions to customers around the world. Please note that our production facility will be relocating to Dundee in the future.
The Role
We are looking for proactive and reliable Weaver to join our production team. Full training will be provided. Once trained, you will:
- Understand and operate weaving looms effectively.
- Be responsible for productivity and product quality across a set of machines.
- Perform quality checks and maintain accurate production records.
- Adhere strictly to all health and safety regulations.
- Maintain clean and serviceable equipment and work areas.
- Adapt to changing production requirements.
- Promote a 'right first time, no fault forward' approach to quality.
- Support your team and communicate clearly.
- Carry out any additional duties required to meet business needs.
What We’re Looking For
We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where a flexible and quality-driven mindset is key. Ideal candidates will have:
- A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
- A proactive and adaptable attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Previous industrial or manufacturing experience (preferred but not essential – full training provided).
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday double day shift pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm alternating weekly)
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity for permanent employment and career development in a growing business
Apply today to join a respected and expanding business, with real opportunities to grow and develop your career in technical textiles!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have any convictions which are currently unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
If yes, can you please disclose?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
