Conversion Cutting Operative (Trainee)

Hours after training: Monday – Thursday, 12 noon – 9:30pm (30 minute unpaid break per day), Fridays, 11am – 4:30pm

Band 1 Basic – £12.71 per hour, increases after full training course to Band 3 Basic at £12.87 per hour

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with a passion for textiles, to join the fast-paced Conversion Department. If you enjoy a physical job, working independently, have a keen eye for detail, good computer skills and being part of a team; this job could be right for you.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Selection of the correct fabric, quality, colour and grade from stock to complete Production orders.
• Mechanically cut fabric, fold and pack, to the required dimensions and quantities as specified on the cutting instructions.
• Use of digital flatbed cutting machinery, industrial log slitter, mechanical punch, manual cutting systems and handheld rotary cutters.
• Inspection of fabrics before and during cutting to ensure that pieces are on specification for appearance and colour.
• Ability to work out solutions to completing cutting orders if there is identification of faults or other issues within fabrics.
• Completion of production orders on computerised system to convert fabric to finished items and label with branded identification and barcode.
• Working with the warehouse and final inspection teams to achieve scheduled and same day despatches.
• Working as part of the team to ensure housekeeping of the machinery, equipment and departmental areas are kept at a high standard.
• Involvement with continual improvement and project-based tasks within the department.
• Assist with inventory management of consumable items and stock takes as required.
• Collaborate effectively with immediate and surrounding teams, adapting and assisting with varying tasks based on production demands and customer dispatch deadlines.

Necessary skills needed for the role:

• Excellent attention to detail when handling and processing pieces.
• Ability to clearly follow written, verbal and numerical instructions.
• Good computer skills.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
• The ability to prioritise and organise your own workload.
• The capability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to work on feet all day.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with textiles
• Previous experience of working with cutting machinery

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Experience:

• Fabric handling: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

To apply, send a covering letter & CV to hr@awhainsworth.co.uk