Woven Fabrics Mending Operative

SIL Holdings; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance (2 x salary)

Free on-site parking

Job summary

SIL Holdings is seeking an experienced Mender to join Stanley Mills Weavers in Bradford. You will check and repair defects in woven fabrics to ensure only high-quality cloth proceeds to the next production stage.

The role is full-time, with a 39.25-hour week, and on-site work at Stanley Mills. Flexible or reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate, with generous holiday and life assurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience mending worsted, mohair, woollen or cashmere fabrics.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect woven fabrics for faults.
• Mend or remove defects to meet quality standards.
• Work collaboratively in a skilled mending department.

Skills

Fabric mend

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

£12.71 – £13.54 per hour – Full-time, Flexible or reduced hours considered for the right candidate

About Us

Stanley Mills Weavers is a specialist weaver of fine mohair fabric, producing luxurious pure wool, cashmere, and mohair worsted suiting. As part of the SIL Holdings group, we are proud to be one of the few remaining mills in the UK dedicated to this unique craft.

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Mender to join our skilled team. You will be responsible for checking and repairing defects in woven fabrics to ensure only the highest quality cloth proceeds to the next stage of production.

Responsibilities

• Inspect woven fabrics for faults
• Mend or remove defects to meet quality standards
• Work collaboratively in a highly experienced mending department

Preferred Requirements

• Essential: Experience mending worsted, mohair, woollen, or cashmere fabrics
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team

Further training will be provided for the right candidate

Working Hours

• Full-time: 39.25 hours/week
• Mon – Thurs: 7:30am – 4:15pm
• Fri: 7:30am – 2:00pm
• Flexible or reduced hours considered for suitable applicants
• 22 fixed days holiday, 3 days flexi + recognised public holidays
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)
• Free on-site parking

Location

On-site at Stanley Mills, Edward Street, Bradford, BD4 9RS

Contact

01274 655910