Textile Cutter

Job Title: Textile Cutter
Location: Coventry, UK
Hours:Days - 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type:Full-time and Permanent
Salary: £27,225.43

Permanent Position | Day Shift | Coventry | Immediate Start

Due to increased demand, NP Aerospace is continuing to grow its sewing and textiles team in Coventry.

As a Textile Cutter, also known as a Process Operator Cutter, you will work in a busy production cell preparing, measuring and cutting fabrics and specialist materials used across our defence and personal protection products. You will follow the production plan set by your Team Leader and work from clear Manufacturing Instructions, patterns, templates and quality standards.

Accuracy, material control and traceability are essential, as the quality of the cutting process directly affects sewing efficiency, finished product quality and delivery performance. You will work closely with Sewing Operators, the Textile Production Team Leader and Quality colleagues to ensure materials are prepared safely, accurately and on time.

At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities

Time to recharge - 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme

Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) – subject to approval

Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)

Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary

Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs

Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business

Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

In this role, you will complete a range of material preparation, cutting and inspection activities within a busy production environment. The key duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

• Receive, identify and prepare textile materials required for each production workstream.
• Check material type, colour, batch information and quantity against Manufacturing Instructions, production documentation and job requirements.
• Lay out fabric and specialist materials correctly on cutting tables, ensuring the material is positioned accurately and safely.
• Measure, mark and cut materials using approved patterns, templates and cutting instructions.
• Operate manual and powered cutting equipment safely where trained and authorised to do so.
• Ensure cut components meet the required dimensions, shape, orientation and quality standards.
• Clearly identify, label and organise cut components before they are issued to the sewing team.
• Maintain material and batch traceability throughout the cutting process.
• Inspect materials before and after cutting, identifying defects, damage or inconsistencies and reporting concerns promptly.
• Minimise material waste through accurate cutting, careful preparation and effective use of layouts and patterns.
• Record production, material usage, scrap and traceability information accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Sewing Operators and the Textile Production Team Leader to ensure cut components are available in line with production priorities.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe cutting area, including appropriate storage of tools, templates and materials.
• Follow all Manufacturing Instructions, quality procedures, health and safety requirements and security policies.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role.

• Previous experience cutting fabrics, textiles, leather, foam or other flexible materials within a production, manufacturing or similar practical environment.
• Experience measuring, marking…