We are looking for Smashweavers to join our Woven Fabric production, playing a key and active role in supporting our weavers & overlookers. The department is the starting point for producing some of our highest-quality technical fabrics.
Heathcoat Fabrics has been a pioneer in textile manufacturing for more than two centuries, specialising in the development and production of highly engineered technical fabrics. Our market-leading solutions keep emergency service workers safe, help renewable energy industries combat climate change, protect military forces globally, safeguard the environment, enhance the lifespan and efficiency of road, rail and air transport, and even safely deliver a soft landing on distant planets.
Heathcoat’s unique weaving capability enables the creation of a diverse and expansive range of products. Our impressive facility is equipped with an extensive range of high technology looms, including flexible, rigid rapiers to high-speed air jet and double beam looms, handling high-performance fibres including spun, multi-filament, monofilament and high tenacity yarns, woven to meet individual customer specifications.
Our Weavers play a vital role in the production and quality of fabric produced on our looms. As a Smashweaver, you will support loom operatives and overlookers. Key responsibilities for this role include completing on-loom inspections, patrolling looms looking out for faults, restarting stopped looms and contributing to continuous improvement within the department, problem solving and training activities as required.
4-shift working pattern
14 day/night shifts every 28 days. Day and night shifts are 11.25 hours
Use the Apply for a Vacancy button below and become a pivotal part of the production of our pioneering products today.
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