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Location: Stanley Mills, Edward Street, Bradford, BD4 9RS
Level/Salary Range: Competitive Salary
ABOUT THE JOB
Stanley Mills Weavers, is very proud to be a specialist weaver of fine mohair fabric, one of the few surviving mills that excels in this unique craft. Producing luxurious pure wool and cashmere worsted suiting’s with a meticulous emphasis on quality and is also part of the SIL Holdings Goup of companies.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced weaver to join our double day shift system, responsible for operating up to 8 Dornier looms. The nature of this job requires some manual handling however lifting equipment is provided wherever possible. Training will be given for weavers who have been out of the industry or are more familiar with other makes of looms.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
This will include
- Repairing broken warp and weft ends.
- Keeping weft creels full.
- Weaving to the required quality and productivity.
- Removing pieces when length is reached.
- Cleaning to a set standard.
- Routine quality checks to maintain the highest possible standards and reporting any quality issues or poor weaving efficiencies to the shift overlooker.
SHIFT PATTERNS
- (Week 1 – 40hrs) – Mon – Fri: 6am-2pm
- (Week 2 – 37.5hrs) Mon – Thurs: 2pm-10pm & Friday: 2pm-7.30pm.
Rotating shift pattern
SKILLS PREFERRED
- Weaving experience
- Keen eye to detail
- Able to work as part of a team
BENEFITS
- 22 Days Fixed Holiday, plus recognized public holidays
- Auto-enrolment of workplace pension
- 1 x Death in Service
- BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan
- Free on-site parking
To apply, email your CV to [email protected]
(Mon-Thurs: 7.30-4.15 & Fri: 7.30-2.00 (39.15hrs)
Location: Stanley Mills, Edward Street, Bradford, BD4 9RS
Salary: Competitive Salary
ABOUT THE JOB
To check and remove or mend the defects in the woven fabric, ensuring that only good quality fabrics are taken to the next step for further processing.
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, an experienced fine worsted, mohair, and woollen mender. Working to the highest quality standards
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
To ensure the cloth is of high quality before next stage processing, as well as:
- Work as part of a team in a highly experienced mending department.
- Check, remove or mend defects in the woven fabric.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Mending experience essential. Worsted, Mohair and Woollen
- Keen eye for detail.
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
BENEFITS
- 22 Days Fixed Holiday, plus recognized public holidays
- Auto-enrolment of workplace pension
- 2 x salary Life Assurance
- BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan
- Free on-site parking
To apply, email your CV to [email protected]
(Split shifts 40hrs)
Company: Stanley Mills Weavers Ltd
Location: Stanley Mills, Edward Street, Bradford, BD4 9RS
Salary : Competitive
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and knot on warps felled looms, paying attention to all ticket and loom specifications to check for weaving compatibility
- Draw in jacquards and selvedges at gear changes.
- Tie on jacquard and selvedge bobbins in loom as required.
- Knot and rebeam warps in rebeamer as workload and requirements demand.
- Draw through warps in loom where they have been previously knotted in rebeamer.
- Where workload demands, assist in headling department on either Staubli Delta or Vega healding machines.
- Assist in weaving department where required.
- To assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment through the strict adherence to company health and safety rules and procedures. This specifically includes:Ensuring that the looms are only operated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions;Ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained, with particular emphasis and notice taken of oil or grease spillages;Adhering to all COSH guidelines;Ensuring that all safety devices where fitted are checked daily before starting work;Ensuring that all PPE equipment as issued is used.
SHIFT PATTERNS
- (Week 1 – 40hrs) – Mon – Fri: 6am-2pm.
- (Week 2 – 37.5hrs) Mon – Thurs: 2pm-10pm & Friday: 2pm-7.30pm.
Rotating shift pattern
SKILLS PREFERRED
- Keen eye for detail
- Able to work as part of a team
BENEFITS
- 22 Days Fixed Holiday, plus recognized public holidays
- Auto-enrolment of workplace pension
- BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan
- 2 x Salary Life Assurance
- Free on-site parking
To apply, email your CV to [email protected]