Trainee Weaver

Ready for a fresh start with a permanent role that offers stability, full training and the chance to build a long-term career?

We're recruiting a Trainee Weaver to join our client's manufacturing team in East Ayrshire, where you'll learn to operate specialist machinery and play an important part in producing high-quality cotton fabrics. Whether you're already working in manufacturing, production or warehousing, or looking to break into the industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your career.

No previous weaving experience is required, just a strong work ethic, reliability and a willingness to learn.

• Salary 12.71 per hour increasing to £13.00 per hour after training
• Permanent job security within a well-established company.
• Comprehensive structured training provided on day shifts.
• Work-life balance with all shifts running Monday to Friday (weekends off).
• Opportunity to learn valuable specialist skills in textile manufacturing.

As a Trainee Weaver, you will receive full training to operate specialist weaving machines that produce 100% cotton fabric. Your daily responsibilities will include setting up and replacing thread bobbins, checking fabric quality and working closely with your team to keep production running smoothly.

You'll initially work Monday to Friday on day shifts while completing your training. Once fully trained, you'll move into a rotating shift pattern covering early, back and night shifts, also Monday to Friday.

No previous weaving experience is required, although experience working in a factory or shift-based environment would be an advantage. We're looking for someone reliable, hardworking and eager to learn, with good attendance and a positive attitude towards developing new skills.

We welcome applications from candidates of all experience levels, whether you've worked in warehouse or industrial environment before or are looking to get started in the industry. You'll need good communication skills to follow instructions, work safely and support your team. We're looking for reliable, hardworking individuals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new practical skills. A driving license and access to your own transport is a must.

Please note that the production work area is naturally noisy and humid.