Yarn Store Operative: Stock, Winding & Logistics

Johnstons of Elgin; Elgin; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnstons of Elgin is seeking a Yarn Store Operative to join our busy Yarn Store. You will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing yarn, stock taking, winding, and ensuring the correct yarn supplies reach internal departments on time.

This full-time role is 38 hours per week on a three‑shift rotation (early, back, night) with a starting rate of £13.45 per hour plus shift pay. Training is provided and the work is hands-on, requiring good numeracy, attention to detail and team

Qualifications

• Ability to carefully follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Excellent colour vision.
• Organised and reliable.
• Computer literate with basic numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing yarn.
• Ensure correct yarn supplies reach internal departments on time.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock records.
• Store yarn correctly according to company standards.
• Assist with operating winding machines as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Communication skills

Colour vision

Organised

Computer literate

Tools

Winding machines

Job description

Johnstons of Elgin is seeking a Yarn Store Operative to join our busy Yarn Store. You will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing yarn, stock taking, winding, and ensuring the correct yarn supplies reach internal departments on time.

This full-time role is 38 hours per week on a three‑shift rotation (early, back, night) with a starting rate of £13.45 per hour plus shift pay. Training is provided and the work is hands-on, requiring good numeracy, attention to detail and team