Tufting Machine Operator
Vacancy – Tufting Machine Operator
Location – Ossett
Hours – 40 hours per week
Salary – £26,436.80
A well-established manufacturing business is looking to recruit a General Operative to join its Tufting department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with long-term career progression opportunities and a strong team culture.
Hours of Work
This role operates on an annualised hours contract based on 2080 hours per year (equivalent to 40 hours per week including paid holidays). Monthly pay is based on this average.
Working patterns may vary depending on business demand:
During quieter periods, fewer hours may be worked
Hours not worked are “banked” and worked back during busier periods
Employees will normally receive at least 24 hours’ notice of changes to working requirements
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
Operating loop pile and cut pile carpet tufting machinery safely and efficiently
Producing products to specification and maintaining high quality standards
Maintaining excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards
Reporting equipment faults through the maintenance reporting system
Completing production paperwork and computer-based tasks accurately
Working collaboratively within the team and supporting departmental goals
Demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Good IT literacy and confidence using computer systems
Strong attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Patience and diligence when identifying product faults
A flexible and team-oriented approach
Desirable:
Forklift truck operating experience
Full training will be provided.
Benefits
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday day off
Christmas shutdown
Company pension scheme with up to 7% matched contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Medicash plan
Life insurance
24/7 wellbeing helpline
Company social events
Career progression opportunities including Line Leader and Team Leader roles
Company Culture
The business prides itself on:
Integrity, honesty, and accountability
Continuous improvement and innovation
Team collaboration and support
Delivering excellence through people, products, and service
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy