Multi-Skilled Trainee
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Multi-Skilled Trainee.
This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to explore various departments within our cloth and yarn production process, allowing you to discover your strengths and interests while gaining diverse skills. Through a comprehensive training program and mentorship, you will develop expertise in areas such as tuning, weaving, warping, twisting, maintenance, health and safety, and quality assurance.
Training and Development:
- Participate in a structured on-site training program, rotating through different departments to gain hands-on experience.
- Work closely with a mentor to receive guidance and feedback.
- Engage in training activities, including reading plans and drafts related to production and technical operations.
Technical Proficiency:
- Learn and understand key processes, including warping, twisting, and other technical aspects of cloth and yarn production.
- Operate and maintain machinery efficiently under supervision.
Health and Safety:
- Understand and follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Participate in training to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
Quality Assurance:
- Develop an understanding of quality control processes.
- Learn to identify and address issues to ensure high standards in production.
Problem-Solving and Maintenance:
- Assist with maintenance tasks and learn basic troubleshooting techniques.
- Work collaboratively to ensure seamless operations across departments.
Pathway Exploration:
- Gain experience in various aspects of the production process to identify areas of interest and aptitude.
- Collaborate with team leaders to choose a long-term pathway that aligns with your strengths and career goals.
- Mechanical interest or experience
- Level 2 in Maths & English.
- Excellent Colour vision is a requirement due to the nature of the role.
- Flexibility towards working hours and duties deemed suitable.
- Good team player and willingness to support and help other colleagues.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Training and Development:
- Participate in a structured on-site training program, rotating through different departments to gain hands-on experience.
- Work closely with a mentor to receive guidance and feedback.
- Engage in training activities, including reading plans and drafts related to production and technical operations.
Technical Proficiency:
- Learn and understand key processes, including warping, twisting, and other technical aspects of cloth and yarn production.
- Operate and maintain machinery efficiently under supervision.
Health and Safety:
- Understand and follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Participate in training to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
Quality Assurance:
- Develop an understanding of quality control processes.
- Learn to identify and address issues to ensure high standards in production.
Problem-Solving and Maintenance:
- Assist with maintenance tasks and learn basic troubleshooting techniques.
- Work collaboratively to ensure seamless operations across departments.
Pathway Exploration:
- Gain experience in various aspects of the production process to identify areas of interest and aptitude.
- Collaborate with team leaders to choose a long-term pathway that aligns with your strengths and career goals.
Skills & Competencies
- Mechanical interest or experience
- Level 2 in Maths & English.
- Excellent Colour vision is a requirement due to the nature of the role.
- Flexibility towards working hours and duties deemed suitable.
- Good team player and willingness to support and help other colleagues.
Who we want
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, inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
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.
