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Bower Roebuck has been crafting luxury textiles in New Mill, near Holmfirth, for over 125 years. We supply high-quality tailoring fabrics to some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands. Our dedication to creativity, collaboration, and sustainability is underscored by our recent ISO14001 certification and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) accreditation—making us the first weaving company in the UK to achieve this environmental milestone.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a motivated Yarn Store Operative to join our small team on a rotating weekly shift basis. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing the incoming deliveries of raw materials (yarn) and supporting the internal supply of yarn to our production areas.
Your responsibilities will include working within a small team on a weekly rotating shift basis you will support the incoming deliveries of raw material (yarn) including, moving palletised stock, quality checking, obtaining receipts, logging goods as required on the system. You will support production teams by issuing yarn stocks to the correct machines; and returning unused yarn to store, weighing and logging as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Receive and manage deliveries of raw yarn materials
Move palletized stock, ensuring accurate quality checks and logging all goods
Distribute yarn to production teams and return unused stock to storage
Maintain accurate records in the system, including receipts and stock logs
Ensure a clean and organised workspace, adhering to safety regulations
Assist the team with any additional tasks to support overall production goals
Shift Details:
Monday to Thursday: 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
Friday: 6am to 1pm and 1pm to 8pm
30-minute paid break included
Personal Qualities:
Pleasant and cheerful attitude, with a positive approach to work
Open-minded and willing to embrace new ideas and improvement opportunities
Flexible, willing to adapt to changing needs within the team
Strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of your role
Physically fit, as the role involves manual handling and being on your feet
Skills and Experience:
Good written and spoken English skills
Ability to follow instructions and communicate suggestions for improvements
Problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise tasks
Basic IT skills for stock logging and tracking
Fork Lift Truck License (desirable, but not essential)
Experience with lifting aids is an advantage
Qualifications:
General secondary education (English and Maths)
Textile-related qualifications (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer:
Free on-site parking
Located on a bus route (talk to us about flexibility if relying on public transport)
PPE provided, including safety shoes and hearing protection
Opportunities for future development in various fabric production areas, including warping, knotting, and trainee tuner roles
Potential for career progression to Team Leader and shift-leading responsibilities
Additional Information:
This is an active role that involves being on your feet and moving goods around the site. Lifting aids are available for manual handling tasks.
The site is located in a rural area, so reliable transportation is essential.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about luxury textiles and want to be part of a company with a rich heritage, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £11.49 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
