231-Wet Finishing-SG1 Press and Cropping Operative

We are currently looking for a Wet Finishing Operative to join our busy Wet Finishing department on a temporary is a full time post working -6am - 2pm Monday to Thursday and 6am - 12pm Friday (38 hours) or2pm - 12am Monday to Wednesday and 2pm - 10pm Thursday (38 hours) orA rotation of the 2 shifts aboveThis is a temporary role expected to run from May to September 2026. We can accept applications from those aged 16 years plus for this role (a change in hours may be applicable).Rate of pay starting from 13.08 per hour increasing to 13.45 in May 2026 along with shift pay allowance (if you are working rotational shifts).About the RoleAs a Wet Finishing Operative you will operate and monitor machinery that washes and processes cloth transforming it from raw and greasy to clean soft and ready for further production will be:Operating and patrolling wet finishing machinery including Pinwheel and Vapourdec machinesMonitoring cloth quality throughout the finishing processHandling materials safely and in line with operating proceduresWorking as part of a team to meet production and quality standardsNo experience is necessary as full training will be you:You will: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 good colour vision Have a keen eye for detailBe able to work to deadlinesAbout 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 Friday 24th April 2026#ind1