Warehouse Operative - Textile Industry

John Smedley Limited; Amber Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A heritage knitwear manufacturer in Amber Valley is seeking a part-time Yarn Store Operative. This hands-on role involves issuing yarn, maintaining stock records, and organizing the yarn store. Previous experience in a warehouse or stock control is desirable. Join a supportive team and enjoy a discount on luxury knitwear. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Staff discount on knitwear

Training in systems and processes

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, stores, or stock control role.
• Ability to use computerised stock systems.
• Physically able to move yarn crates and materials.

Responsibilities

• Issue yarn to the knitting floor as per schedule.
• Check yarn in and out using stock management system.
• Maintain a tidy and organised yarn store.
• Monitor yarn levels and communicate with the Yarn Co-ordinator.
• Support seasonal changeovers and stocktakes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stock control

Team player

Organization skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Warehouse / Yarn Store Operative

Part Time (20 hours per week) | Permanent

Be part of 240 years of British knitwear excellence

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Yarn Store Operative to join our Production team at John Smedley. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our knitters have the right yarn, in the right condition, at the right time, helping us deliver the exceptional quality we’re known for. This hands‑on role involves issuing yarn according to the production schedule, keeping our yarn stores organised, and maintaining accurate stock records.

What You’ll Do:

• Issue yarn to the knitting floor in line with daily schedules and requests.
• Accurately check yarn in and out using our stock management system.
• Keep the yarn store tidy, well‑organised, and in line with storage plans.
• Monitor yarn levels, liaising with the Yarn Co‑ordinator if there are shortages or alternative options are required.
• Move yarn between store, knitting floor, and winding/spinning as needed.
• Support seasonal changeovers and stocktakes, including occasional additional hours.
• Ensure all yarn is handled and stored to company quality standards.
• Follow health & safety procedures and report any hazards or incidents promptly.

About You:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, or stock control role.
• Comfortable using computerised stock systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Physically able to move yarn crates and materials safely.
• A dependable team player who takes pride in maintaining order and efficiency.

Why John Smedley?

• A supportive, close‑knit team environment.
• Training in our systems and processes.
• Staff discount on our luxury knitwear.
• The chance to be part of a company with over 240 years of craftsmanship.

If you’re organised, reliable, and ready to contribute to our heritage of quality, we’d love to hear from you.