Bower Roebuck has proudly woven luxury textiles in New Mill, near Holmfirth, for 125 years. We specialize in crafting high-quality tailoring fabric for some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands. Our commitment to collaboration, creativity, and sustainability is reflected in our recent ISO14001 certification and RWS certification—making us the first weaving company in the UK to earn this prestigious environmental accreditation.

Role Overview:
As a Mender at Bower Roebuck, you will join a peaceful and focused work environment, where attention to detail is key. After comprehensive training, you will be responsible for managing your own mending perch, where you will inspect and repair luxury woven fabrics before they go for final finishing.

You will work with various types of fabric, colors, and lengths, and identify and correct any faults to ensure our products meet the highest standards. You’ll also assist in logging and investigating quality issues, working closely with the Team Leader where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and mend luxury woven fabrics, removing any faults
• Log faults and support quality investigations as needed
• Work collaboratively within a small, dedicated team
• Take ownership of your mending station, ensuring consistent quality

Skills and Experience:

• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to identify even the smallest fabric flaws
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• Basic communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Previous experience in fabric mending is a bonus, but we welcome applications from those eager to learn. Full training will be provided for candidates with a passion for textiles and a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

Working Hours and Flexibility:

• Full time: 39 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8-hour days, and 7-hour Fridays)
• Flexibility on start and finish times (starting between 6am and 9am)
• 30-minute paid lunch break
• Free parking and access to a reliable bus service

Desirable Qualifications:

• General secondary education (English and Maths)
• Textile-related qualifications (not essential but an advantage)

What We Offer:

• A clear career path with the opportunity to progress within our mending team
• Potential to move into team leader or quality roles
• A positive and supportive work environment that values innovation and personal development
• Voluntary overtime opportunities during peak times

Personal Qualities:

• Positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
• Passion for quality and luxury fabric production
• Strong team player with a sense of personal responsibility

Additional Information:

• The role involves some manual handling, but lifting aids are provided
• Our site is based in a rural area, with good transport links and free parking
• This role is primarily seated, making it ideal for those who prefer a calm and focused work environment

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about luxury textiles and want to contribute to a long-standing British heritage company, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.49-£13.64 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/10/2024

Send your CV to recruitment@bowerroebuck.com