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My client is looking to recruit a Textile Operative to join their small production team creating high quality knitwear items.

The primary aspect of this role is as a
Steam Press and Wash/Dry Operator, in addition to 2 further sub roles comprising of but not limited to
Folding and Bagging garments and
Garmatic (early-stage quality control)

You should also be comfortable working to deadlines; happily manage a physically active role, have an expert eye for detail and have a passion for getting a job done perfectly whilst working collaboratively with all members of the team to achieve all targets.

Hybrid Primary Role - Steam Press and Wash/Dry Operator

• Pressing garments to size & shape on a flat steam press.
• Understanding how to achieve required measurements & wash finishes with different fabrics and colours which can behave differently from each other.
• Selecting correct sized frames for new garments.
• Checking sizing is correct by using a 10point checking system and spec sheets.
• Washing & Drying garments.

Hybrid Sub Role - Folding and Bagging

• Checking sizing is correct.
• Attaching a swing tag to the garments neck label as per the specifications.
• Attaching barcode stickers to the swing tag and the bag.
• Folding and bagging the garment to a high visual standard.
• Ensuring garments are kept in order and not mixed up.
• Assist in preparing orders ready for dispatch.

Hybrid Sub Role - Garmatic

• Removing waste yarn from the garment.
• Using a light box to identify if there are any faults in the garment.
• Marking faults in garments and moved to mending area.
• Moving garment forward in production if completely satisfied there are no faults.

Due to the nature of the role, adaptability is essential. The role will also cover all areas of production as required.

Main Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring RFT (Right First time) is kept at the required level during the production process.
• Meeting required timings per process so that delivery of the production plan in the section you are working is achieved.
• Working to the schedule, completing work in the required order

Maintenance of machinery

• Watching out for any issues or faults and reporting these immediately.
• Selecting correct tools to meet required standards. Understanding different fabric properties so that the correct treatments are selected to give required results.

Pay:
£12.00-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

- têxtile: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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