Carding Operative

Job Title: Carding OperativeResponsible to: Yarn Manufacturing Team LeaderWe are currently recruiting for a Carding Operative to join our busy Yarn Manufacturing Department. We currently have a vacancy available involving a range of tasks including operating and patrolling carding machines which produce pre-spun yarn slubbings from dyed/undyed and operate and patrol carding machines which produce teazed loose is a full-time permanent position working 38 hours per week on a three-shift rotation (early back and night). All the training for the role will be of pay starting from 13.08 per hour increasing to 13.45 in May the role: As a Carding Operative here at Johnstons of Elgin your key responsibilities will include:Undertake machine related bales from Carding Store and take to carding bales of teased loose stock and load by hand into micro-weigh hopper at end of machine. Switch on machine printer and alarm on microweigh and process stock through machine until half-way. Stop machine and call for Supervisor to prepare for authority is given by Supervisor to run batch load up empty spools at end of machine set meter clock and start hopper during process to ensure a continuous flow of loose machines during operation observing for faults production problems etc (ie 8 machines/4 postholders).Replace spools when full (ie remove stack in racks at side then load empty spools to machine resetting clock).Unwind 10 metres of yarn slubbings from 1 spool take to scales and weigh for tex count (ie grams per 1 thousand metres). Write details on clipboard for record the event of the tex count being outwith the limits set then advise Supervisor who will in turn suggest the level of resetting required on machine by the event of slubbings coming through wrong point at machine end tear back the resultant faulty slubbings from spool then amend to correct fault clean and oil machine between new batches or should a batch exceed 24 hours on machine then pick and clean every 24 hours. Gather waste from cleaning operation and place in waste container. Take container to waste store when a minor fettle of machine when required (eg colour changes) cleaning swifts and doffers a major fettle of machine twice weekly stripping and cleaning down entire machine including wire clad 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 reliableHave 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 Wednesday 28 January 2026