Harrison Spinks is a family business with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. In line with our ethos to be world leaders in sustainable comfort innovation, we weave our own chemical free mattress fabric in-house. We combine traditional methods with state-of-the-art weaving looms, to create a breathable and FR chemical free sleeping surface.
We are seeking a Process Operative to join the Weaving Department, based in our Head Office site, The Innovation Centre, Beeston Leeds.
Hiring Manager:Textiles Production Manager
Hours: Monday Wednesday 6am 6pm and Thursday 6am 12pm.
Reporting into the Weaving Manager, the process Operative will be fully trained in-house on all aspects of the Weaving role with opportunities to progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure the efficient running of all looms within the weaving department by ensuring that the looms are only operated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment
- Oversee deliveries received into the department
- Assist in the maintenance of cleaning the shop floor
- Assist with working on take-offs for the Sanforiser
- Carry our routine tests of the boiler on the Sanforiser
- Maintain the Yarn stock, replenishing stock that is low
- Any other duties deemed necessary.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Good listening skill
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Hardworking and enthusiastic attitude
- FLT License (desirable but not essential)
Essential attributes:
- Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required.
- Smart - asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
- Humility - shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually.