Textile Machine Operative (Weaving Department)
Calder Vale, Garstang
Pay Rate: £11.80 P/H
Our client is a well-established textile manufacturing company based in Calder Vale, Garstang.
Textile Machine Operative Roles and Responsibilities
* Operate machinery efficiently and safely.
* Assist with yarn preparation to ensure high-quality standards.
* Maintain and monitor stock levels.
* Ensure work meets required standards and report any non-conformance.
* Remove completed cloth rollers from looms at designated sizes.
* Handle and transport cloth rollers from loom to inspection area.
* Conduct quality inspections on completed cloth rollers.
* Book cloth rollers into stock using a touch screen computer system.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations, including wearing safety shoes and using hearing protection (PPE provided).
* Perform additional tasks as needed within trained capabilities to support factory operations.
Desirable Candidate Qualities
* Reliability and punctuality.
* Good communication skills.
* Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
* Attention to detail for quality control checks.
* Own method of transport.
Shift Pattern
Initial training:
* Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm.
After training:
* Continental rotating shift pattern (3 shifts on, 3 shifts off), alternating between days (6 am - 6 pm) and nights (6 pm - 6 am), paid at an average of 42 hours per week.
The Package
This is a temporary Machine Operative role, 42 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended or become permanent.
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