Production Support & Recycling Operative
Overview
To support the efficient operation of the Weaving and Warping Departments by providing recycling, waste management, housekeeping and production support activities. The role plays an important part in ensuring production areas remain organised, safe and operating effectively, enabling Weavers, Tuners and other production teams to focus on the manufacture of quality cloth and the efficient running of machinery.
Working as part of the wider manufacturing team, the role helps maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and workplace safety, contributing to overall operational performance and continuous production flow.
Production Support
- Support the efficient running of Cloth Production through proactive housekeeping and workplace organisation.
- Assist production teams by ensuring materials, waste streams and recycling processes are managed effectively.
- Help maintain a safe, organised and efficient manufacturing environment that supports uninterrupted production.
- Work closely with Weavers, Tuners and Supervisors to identify and address housekeeping and recycling requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace organisation and operational efficiency.
Recycling & Waste Management
- Collect and remove full cardboard, plastic, cone and selvedge containers from production areas.
- Replace full containers with empty tubs, boxes and pallets as required.
- Stack, move and remove empty pallets.
- Palletise and prepare cardboard and other recyclable materials for collection or processing.
- Manage recycling streams in accordance with site procedures.
- Process recyclable materials through baling and waste management systems where required.
- Collect and remove empty cones.
- Transport part-used cones to designated rewinding or storage locations.
- Maintain recycling stations and waste collection points to a high standard.
Housekeeping & Cleaning
- Carry out loom cleaning prior to gear-up activities.
- Undertake high-level vacuuming and dust removal activities.
- Clean beam storage areas within both weaving and warping departments.
- Maintain housekeeping standards within shared production areas, walkways, access routes and communal spaces.
- Ensure production support areas remain clean, organised and free from unnecessary obstructions.
- Assist with deep-cleaning activities as required.
- Support the maintenance of high workplace standards across the manufacturing facility.
Health, Safety & Quality
- Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Report hazards, defects and housekeeping concerns promptly.
- Ensure waste and recyclable materials are handled safely and appropriately.
- Support a culture of safe working practices throughout the department.
- Contribute to maintaining quality standards by ensuring production environments are clean and well organised.
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a manufacturing environment.
- Good organisational and housekeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to carry out manual handling activities safely.
- Commitment to health and safety standards.
Desirable
- Experience in a textile or manufacturing environment.
- Experience of recycling and waste management processes.
- Experience operating baling equipment or similar machinery.
- FLT licence
Key Behaviours
- Team focused and supportive.
- Takes pride in maintaining high workplace standards.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Safety conscious.
- Flexible and willing to support changing business priorities.
- Positive approach to teamwork and continuous improvement.
- 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.
