Are you an experienced Production Operative with a background in textiles and operating machinery looking for your next challenge? We’re supporting an established business in their search for an experienced Production Operative. The business operates within a specialist environment and has a strong focus on quality, safety, efficiency and continuous improvement. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then read on... What you’ll get * Salary in line with national minimum wage * Permanent position * 4 day working week (32 hours) * Ongoing training and development * Join an established business with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement About You * Experience within a textile environment operating industrial machinery such as presses and/or digital cutting equipment * Experience handling sheet, fabric, laminate or composite materials, with a strong focus on precision, repeatability and minimising waste * Able to interpret work instructions, specifications, drawings, templates and production paperwork * Comfortable working with controlled documents and traceability requirements * High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety, quality and traceability * Able to work accurately to specifications, tolerances and cut patterns * Competent using measurement and inspection equipment About the role * A key part of the role will be setting up and operating industrial press machinery, including pre-start checks, tooling and fixture changes, parameter verification and safe start-up and shutdown * You’ll set up and operate digital cutting machinery * You’ll prepare and load production materials in line with work instructions, ensuring correct lay-up, alignment and batch identification * You’ll monitor machine performance and product quality, responding to alarms and process deviations and escalating issues when required * You’ll carry out in-process and final inspections, checking dimensions, edge quality, defects and overall product quality using appropriate measuring equipment * Maintaining accurate product and material traceability will be an important part of the role, including labelling, identification, batch records and controlled documentation * You’ll carry out routine autonomous maintenance including cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening * This is a hands-on role involving regular manual handling, including the safe lifting and carrying of heavy goods with appropriate training and equipment provided. About the Company * Established family run business * Specialist production environment with a strong focus on quality and safety * Investment in machinery, equipment and production processes * Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency * They encourage ongoing training, development and employee involvement