Knitting Warping Operative

Closing date**:28.06.2025**
- 3-Shift work pattern
- Company profit share scheme
- £15.50 per hour (pay award pending)
- REC/219 (please quote)

**_We have an exciting opportunity for an Operative to join our Knitting Warping department._**

**About the department and responsibilities**
The role involves the operation of various machinery and equipment within the Knitting production department to supply finished warp beams to the Knitting department. Key responsibilities of the role include transportation of raw materials and finished stock, loading and unloading creels and operation of various warping machines. Attention to detail and continuous observation is critical to ensuring that a high-quality standard is attained in the department.

You must have a responsible and proactive attitude, a logical approach and be able to become a competent operator within a given training period whilst working as part of a team. You will be required to demonstrate good hand/eye dexterity when working with yarn alongside good numeracy and literacy skills. A consistent eye for attention to detail is critical.

**Skills, knowledge and experience required**
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and information
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
- Attention to detail and safety conscious mindset
- Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong numerical skills
- A logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good dexterity

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**What you can expect from us**
- Engaging work culture
- Environmentally conscious company
- Company profit share scheme
- Company contribution pension plan
- Personal learning and development
- Leadership development and mentoring programmes
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Canteen
- On-site car and cycle parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity benefits
- Health & dental plans
- Company sick pay and life assurance
- Tech and Cycle Schemes
- Discounts with participating local shops and businesses
- Contribute to high-profile têxtile projects
- Privately owned, debt-free company

For further information on this vacancy please contact:
Human Resources Team
Heathcoat Fabrics Limited,
Westexe, Tiverton EX16 5LL UK

Pay: £15.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person