Trainee Textile Conversion Operative

1 week ago


Leeds, United Kingdom A W Hainsworth Full time

**Job Title**: Trainee Textile Conversion Operative

**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

**Working Pattern**: Full-Time working 7.00am - 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 7.00am till 12.00md

Would you like to work for a company that manufactures têxtiles for top designers like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior? AW Hainsworth also manufactures têxtiles for Stage and Screen, including Harry Potter and Thor’s Cape

**Key Responsibilities**:
We are currently recruiting a Trainee Textile Conversion Operative to join our Conversion department. We are looking for someone who has a passion for Textiles. You will be working within a dynamic team, contributing to the production of high-quality fabrics. The roles responsibilities are as follows:
Sewing: Operate industrial sewing machines to fabricate various fabric products according to provided specifications.

Assembly: Hand assembly and utilization of mechanical equipment for product assembly.

Finishing: Attach bindings and perform woollen blanket stitching using a variety of industrial sewing machines.

Cutting: Precisely cut blanket pieces to the correct size, maintaining quality and quantity standards as per production instructions.

Labelling: Affix branded and care labels to items using industrial sewing machines.

Packaging: Fold and pack products according to customer and brand specifications.

Inventory: Assist with stock takes and maintaining stock controls as needed.

Housekeeping: Maintain general cleanliness and organization within the work area.

**Key Objectives/Success Criteria**:
Quality: Manufacture sewn items to precise specifications, ensuring high quality and craftsmanship.

Timeliness: Meet lead times and deadlines to facilitate on-time delivery to the warehouse for dispatch.

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with immediate and surrounding teams, adapting to varying tasks based on production demands and customer dispatch deadlines.

Safety and Cleanliness: Ensure a safe, clean, and tidy work environment, adhering to company health and safety standards.

**Essential Skills and Experience required**:

- Previous experience operating industrial sewing machines preferred but this is not essential
- Ability to read and interpret production sheets and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and production demands.

**Who Are We?**

Hainsworth is a historic and prestigious têxtile manufacturer producing têxtiles for the Royal Household. Hainsworth has been responsible for weaving the look of Iconic England ever since the company was established in 1783.

Many of the famous images that have been used across the world to celebrate Great Britain are made unforgettable through the use of Hainsworth cloth, including the striking scarlet of the Royal Guards, the ceremonial uniforms worn by the Royal Family, and the military uniforms worn during the Charge of the Light Brigade.

**Company Perks and Benefits of Working at Hainsworth**
- Above Statutory holidays
- Company Performance Related Bonus
- Simply Health Cash Plan, includes dental, optical and physio etc.
- Life Assurance
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits - Payment with Metro Cards
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Discounted Blanket Sales
- Commitment to Training & Development through individual Personal Development Plans

**Health and Wellbeing Benefits**
- Onsite Funded Private Counsellor
- Wellbeing Support Groups
- Internal Running/Exercise Programmes
- Employee Engagement Events
- Annual flu jabs provided

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience.

AW Hainsworth is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person



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