Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at
Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.
Position:
Great opportunity to join our Warehouse Team as a Temporary Down Filling Operative on a fixed term contract for 6 months. Full training and support will be provided.
Key responsibilities of Down Filling Operative (including but not limited to):
* Unload and maintain the raw materials (down and sleeping bag shells) required for the down filling process, including stock taking
* Work to a priority list supplied by the buying department in conjunction with the supervisor and the Operations team
* Use the automatic down filling machine to fill sleeping bags and expedition equipment
* Use brushing off equipment to clean and quality check all completed product
* Pack completed product and pass through to the warehouse facility
* Follow Health & Safety rules and maintain standards rigorously
Requirements:
To join us you must have:
Essential
* Ability to follow instructions accurately
* Effective communication skills at all levels
* Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines
* Ability to maintain accuracy at a timely pace
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Honest, trustworthy and able to work independently
* Conscientious, organised and methodical working
* Flexible approach to work
Desirable
* Experience of working in a similar role
Other information:
Salary and Benefits:
* Salary range £24,761.88 to £25,552.80 commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
* Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
* Life Assurance scheme
* Early finish on Fridays
* Employee Wellbeing Programme
* Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources
* Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products
* Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment
* Casual dress code
* Modern facilities with free on-site parking and we are proud to be a climate neutral company
Closing date for applications is 21st September 2025
For general enquiries please contact:
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Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.