Experienced Overlooker/Weaving Technician

Stanley Mills Weavers; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognised public holidays

Death in service benefit (3 x salary)

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Job summary

Stanley Mills Weavers in Bradford is seeking an experienced Dornier Overlooker to join our small weaving team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, efficiency, and quality of our 19 Dornier looms.

This full-time role offers a rotating 40-hour week with two shifts. The role involves gear changes, quality checks, tuning for efficiency and quality, routine loom maintenance and fault resolution, with training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Previous Overlooker/Loom Tuner experience required.
• Training available for other loom types.

Responsibilities

• Gear changes and loom setup.
• Carrying out quality checks on fabric output.
• Efficiency and quality tuning of weaving processes.
• Routine loom maintenance and fault resolution.

Skills

Overlooker/Loom Tuner

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Dornier looms

Job description

Overlooker/Weaving Technician - Stanley Mills

Stanley Mills Weavers is proud to be a specialist manufacturer of fine mohair fabrics and one of the few surviving mills with expertise in this unique craft. We produce luxurious pure wool and cashmere worsted suiting with a meticulous emphasis on quality. Stanley Mills Weavers is part of the SIL Holdings Group of Companies.

We are seeking an experiencedDornier Overlookerto join our small, skilled, and dynamic weaving team based in Bradford. Working on a rotating double day shift system, you will be one of two shift overlookers responsible for the day-to-day operation, efficiency, and quality of our19 Dornier looms.

Applicants with experience on other loom types will be considered, with training provided where required.

Department:Weaving

Position:Full Time

Hours of Work:40 hours per week (rotating)

Salary:£40,000 – £43,000 per annum), dependent on experience

Travel Required:No

Reports To:Weaving Manager

Role and Responsibilities

This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Gear changes
• Carrying out quality checks
• Efficiency and quality tuning
• Routine loom maintenance, and fault resolution

Flexibility and a willingness to assist across all areas of weaving production are essential.

Shift Pattern (Rotating)

Week 1 (40 hours)

• Monday to Friday: 6:00AM - 2:00PM

Week 2 (40 hours)

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00PM - 10:00PM
• Friday: 11:30AM - 7:30PM

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Overlooker/Loom Tuner (essential)
• Experience with Dornier looms preferred (training available if required)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Rewards & Benefits Include

• Recognised public holidays
• Death in service benefit (3 x salary)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension