Yarn Store Operative

Elgin - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Yarn Store Operative We are currently recruiting for a Yarn Store Operative to join our busy Yarn Store. Our growing Yarn Store is like a library of wool cones stacked floor to ceiling with classic and new colours. We currently have a vacancy available involving a range of tasks including but not limited to booking in yarns issuing yarns stock taking stock control and is a full-time permanent position working 38 hours per week on a three-shift rotation (early back and night). In practice the role will be predominantly working a day shift; however flexibility to work all shifts when required is of pay starting from 13.08 per hour increasing to 13.45 in May the RoleAs a Yarn Store Operative here at Johnstons of Elgin your key responsibilities will include:Processing incoming and outgoing yarn Ensuring internal departments receive the correct yarn supplies on timeConducting regular stock takes and maintaining accurate stock recordsStoring yarn correctly and in accordance with company standardsWorking with attention to details while achieving required output levelsAdditional duties include assisting with operating winding machines as role involves physical work with some manual handling tasks required. All training will be provided. About youThis is what were looking for in our ideal candidate:Have the ability to carefully and accurately follow verbal and detailed written instructionsTake pride in doing a job well and never compromise on high standardsBe a team player with good communication skillsHave excellent colour vision Organised and reliableBe computer literateHave good numeracy skillsAbout UsFounded in 1797 Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the worlds finest fibres. Across three centuries our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do producing unique high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability working with natural renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment incountry job is date Tuesday 20 January 2026The interviews will take place on week commencing 26 January 2025