Fabric Inspector

2 weeks ago


Tiverton, United Kingdom Heathcoat Fabrics Full time

**_We have a new opportunity within our Finishing Department for a Fabric Inspector._**

2-shift with 4-shift clause

£21,397-£27,254 per year

Training and development opportunities available

**About the department and the role**:
Our Final Inspection area is where our finished fabric is received ready to be inspected and graded to ensure it meets our customer requirements.

Our Fabric Inspectors are responsible for identifying and classifying faults and is a key element of our quality inspection processes. You would be responsible for inspecting fabric for any faults, ensuring that measurements are taken and recorded accurately. Trimming rolls to meet customer specifications and using various manual & powered trucks are requirements of the role. Full training will be given.

**Hours of the Role**:
This position is currently employed on a 2-shift work pattern _with_** **a 4-shift clause. This will mean you will be working a 2-shift pattern with the expectation of frequently changing over to a 4-shift working pattern. The patterns are further explained below:
**2-shift**: Week 1 - 6am-2pm and Week 2 - 2pm-10pm Mon-Fri

**4-shift**: 14 shifts over 28 days (days and nights)*
- _Please note, a 4-shift work pattern will require both day and night shifts. 6am to 6pm then 6pm to 6am - involving 12-hours per shift._

For any further information regarding this shift pattern, please get in touch and we will be happy to help.

**Skills, knowledge and experience required**:

- Experience in operating machinery
- A keen eye for detail and good colour vision
- An understanding of HS&E and quality issues in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative at times
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Focused approach
- Desirable_
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage but not essential

**_ Full training is provided for all of our Operative roles to help you grow and develop your expertise._**:

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**What we can offer**:

- Engaging work culture
- Company Profit Share Scheme
- Company Contribution Pension Plan
- Health & wellness programme
- Annual Flu vaccination
- Enhanced maternity benefits
- Continued learning and development
- Career progression
- Canteen
- 34 days holiday per year
- On-site car and cycle parking
- Tech and Cycle Schemes
- Discounts with participating local shops and businesses

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For further information on this vacancy please contact:
Amy Gear, HR Graduate,

Heathcoat Fabrics Limited,

Westexe, Tiverton EX16 5LL UK