Apprentice Tuner/Loom Technician
Overview
To play a key role in our Cloth Production team, ensuring looms run efficiently and fabric is produced to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, committed to excellence, and ready to contribute to our goal of 100% OTIF delivery and premium wool fabric production.
- Work closely with weavers, tuners and cloth production management team to support smooth, efficient loom operations.
- Attend mandatory training at the Textile Centre of Excellence and complete a Level 2 Textile Qualification after a probationary period.
- Learn all technical aspects of loom management, including:
- Leasing out/in.
- Reading weft/warp plans and drafts
- Transferring of information from computer to machine.
- Setting templates and understanding weaving faults and their cause.
- Performing gear changes and maintenance checks.
- Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Take ownership of a share of looms, maintaining quality and efficiencies to a high level.
- Learn all aspects of cloth manufacturing, including learning how to weave.
- Prepare looms for jobs to be ready for twisting in.
- Develop a deep understanding of wool cloth manufacturing and what makes a quality fabric.
- Become a valued member of the team who grows with the business.
- Long term career plan ambition
- Mechanical or engineering experience desirable
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility towards working hours and duties deemed suitable
- Level 2 maths and English desirable, or willingness to attain these levels
- Level 2 Textile Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship.
- Prepare for and carry out textile manufacturing operations.
- Conduct quality assurance and prepare materials for subsequent stages.
- Maintain equipment and workplace cleanliness.
- Complete work records accurately.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop a solid understanding of key processes such as blending, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing.
- Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
- Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
- Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are an international brand with a long-standing reputation for innovation, design and premium quality – producing authentic, woollen fabrics and accessories for leading fashion brands and interior designers worldwide.
As one of the select few mills in the UK that can perform all processes at a single site, we boast remarkable versatility and the ability to control each process to meet our exacting standards. Each of these processes required incredible expertise and finesse, which is where our fantastic, diverse team come into play who champion a culture that encourages leadership, creativity, innovation and learning p interacting as one team, irrespective of position or level.
Even after almost two centuries in business, we remain incredibly ambitious with big plans for growth and expansion. End-to-end technology integration, growing new routes to market, and increasing brand awareness are just some of the exciting new projects in the pipeline, with plenty more to come.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter using the button below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch at careers@moons.co.uk.
