Job Title: Trainee Multi skilled Cloth Production Operative  

Department:  Cloth Production

Reports to: Production Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday alternate weeks 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm

Wage: £12.85 per hour (start)

Purpose

You will work alongside experienced Colleagues, learning the technical craft of cloth production, including twisting-in and weaving. Being a valued member of the team you will contribute to the quality and efficiency, ensuring Health & Safety compliance. The role plays a key role in preserving Abraham Moon & Sons craftsmanship and heritage while building the foundations of a skilled career

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in minimising loom downtime by supporting job changes, weft changes, piece felling and weaving, by working alongside tuners, weavers and twisters
• Learn to understand and interpret peg plans, drafts etc
• Learn weaving principles including set up, operating and monitoring
• Recognising faults, and how to respond to these quickly to avoid long running issues and troubleshooting
• Ensure fabric meets design, patterns and quality
• Assist and check lease bands, rods, warp sheets and ensure all ends are in the lease and warped to pattern
• Support setting up drawing in and knotting machines, ensuring correct picking needle size
• Maintain a safe working environment by strictly adhering to company Health & Safety rules and procedures
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping
• Assist with safe movement of materials and finished pieces

Essential attributes

• Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
• Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing, and acknowledging the contribution of others.
• Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.

Training

Completing training programme whilst gaining valuable experience

• Preparing for textile manufacturing operations
• Operating machinery and equipment following Standard Operational procedures (SOP)
• Complete Quality Assurance activities
• Prepare materials
• Contribute to maintaining the workplace environment (H&S)
• Conduct basic maintenance
• Complete work records
• Contribute to continuous improvement

Skills and Experience

• Maths & English level 2
• Interest in mechanics, engineering
• Team worker, with excellent communication skills

Diversity, Inclusion & Workplace Adjustments

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or throughout employment to perform at your best, we encourage you to let us know — we will be happy to discuss these with you.

Apply now to start your journey with Moon, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to reception@tcoe.co.uk