Machine Operative - Tufting

Tufting Machine Operator

Vacancy – Tufting Machine Operator

Location – Ossett

Hours – 40 hours per week

Salary – £26,436.80

A well-established manufacturing business is looking to recruit a General Operative to join its Tufting department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with long-term career progression opportunities and a strong team culture.

Hours of Work

This role operates on an annualised hours contract based on 2080 hours per year (equivalent to 40 hours per week including paid holidays). Monthly pay is based on this average.

Working patterns may vary depending on business demand:

• During quieter periods, fewer hours may be worked
• Hours not worked are “banked” and worked back during busier periods
• Employees will normally receive at least 24 hours’ notice of changes to working requirements

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating loop pile and cut pile carpet tufting machinery safely and efficiently
• Producing products to specification and maintaining high quality standards
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Reporting equipment faults through the maintenance reporting system
• Completing production paperwork and computer-based tasks accurately
• Working collaboratively within the team and supporting departmental goals
• Demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Good IT literacy and confidence using computer systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Patience and diligence when identifying product faults
• A flexible and team-oriented approach

Desirable:

• Forklift truck operating experience

Full training will be provided.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme with up to 7% matched contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Medicash plan
• Life insurance
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• Company social events
• Career progression opportunities including Line Leader and Team Leader roles

Company Culture

The business prides itself on:

• Integrity, honesty, and accountability
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Team collaboration and support
• Delivering excellence through people, products, and service

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.