What You’ll Be Doing
Support Loom Operations: Work closely with the weaving and production teams to ensure looms run efficiently and fabric quality remains exceptional.
Train & Grow: Complete a Level 2 Textile Qualification at the Textile Centre of Excellence (following probation) — setting you up for a rewarding career in textile production.
Master the Craft: Learn every aspect of loom management, including:
Leasing out/in
Reading and understanding weft/warp plans and drafts
Transferring information from computer to machine
Setting templates and identifying weaving faults
Performing gear changes and maintenance checks
Take Ownership: Manage your share of looms, maintaining top-quality output and efficient performance.
Prepare for Production: Set up looms ready for twisting in and support the team through all stages of cloth manufacturing.
Champion Safety & Quality: Follow all Health & Safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organised work environment.
Grow with Us: Develop a deep understanding of wool cloth production, from fibre to finished fabric, and become a valued, long-term member of our team.Training Outcome:Potential progression to Textile Technical Speacalist.Employer Description:At Moons of England, we’ve been weaving British excellence since 1837, crafting some of the world’s finest wool fabrics, right here in Yorkshire. Every metre of cloth we produce tells a story of craftsmanship, precision, and pride.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 6.00am to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 10.00pm, alternate weeks.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
What You’ll DoYou’ll learn the art and science behind textile finishing- transforming woven wool into luxurious fabrics ready for fashion and interiors. You’ll be trained to:
Operate and understand textile finishing machinery
Apply chemistry and physics in real industrial processes
Use data and SAP systems to track and improve production
Troubleshoot and optimise processes with our Technical and Quality teams
Work with natural fibres in a heritage mill environment
You’ll complete the Level 4 Textile Technical Specialist Apprenticeship, provided by TCoE – Textile Centre of Excellence gaining recognised qualifications and skills that can launch a long-term career in materials science, sustainable manufacturing, or engineering.Training:You’ll complete the Level 4 Textile Technical Specialist Apprenticeship, provided by TCoE- Textile Centre of Excellence, this will be through a mixture of onsite and off site visits. Training Outcome:
On going training and progression is availabe
Employer Description:At Abraham Moon & Sons, we’ve been weaving world-class wool fabrics in Yorkshire since 1837 combining heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. From luxury fashion houses to interior design icons, our textiles are known around the globe for their quality, beauty, and sustainability.Working Hours :Monday- Thursday: 8am to 4pm, Friday-8am to 4pm (37.5 hours)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
What You’ll DoYou’ll learn the art and science behind textile finishing- transforming woven wool into luxurious fabrics ready for fashion and interiors. You’ll be trained to:
Operate and understand textile finishing machinery
Apply chemistry and physics in real industrial processes
Use data and SAP systems to track and improve productionTroubleshoot and optimise processes with our Technical and Quality teams
Work with natural fibres in a heritage mill environment
You’ll complete the Level 4 Textile Technical Specialist Apprenticeship, provided by TCoE – Textile Centre of Excellence gaining recognised qualifications and skills that can launch a long-term career in materials science, sustainable manufacturing, or engineering.
Training:TrainingApprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training providerHUDDERSFIELD TEXTILE TRAINING LIMITED
You’ll complete the Level 4 Textile Technical Specialist Apprenticeship, provided by TCoE- Textile Centre of Excellence, this will be through a mixture of onsite and off site visits. Training Outcome:Technical Textile Finisher, progression possible to superviosor and management Employer Description:With over 185 years of proudly British manufacturing and design heritage to our name – we are experts in producing woollen cloth of unrivalled character and quality. Today, we are one of a select few mills within the UK that manufacture and sell our cloth directly to our customers from a single site – allowing us to control every single stage within the production process to the highest standard.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (half hour unpaid lunch break)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,interest in Science,ability to prioritise tasks....Read more...
To play a key role in our Cloth Production team, ensuring looms run efficiently and fabric is produced to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, committed to excellence, and ready to contribute to our goal of 100% OTIF delivery and premium wool fabric production
Work closely with weavers, tuners and cloth production management team to support smooth, efficient loom operations
Attend mandatory training at the Textile Centre of Excellence and complete a Level 2 Textile Qualification after a probationary period
Learn all technical aspects of loom management, including:
Leasing out/in
Reading weft/warp plans and drafts
Transferring of information from computer to machine
Setting templates and understanding weaving faults and their cause,
Performing gear changes and maintenance checks
Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment
Take ownership of a share of looms, maintaining quality and efficiencies to a high level
Learn all aspects of cloth manufacturing, including learning how to weave
Prepare looms for jobs to be ready for twisting in
Develop a deep understanding of wool cloth manufacturing and what makes a quality fabric
Become a valued member of the team who grows with the business
Training:You will receive in-house training and complete your level 2 textile qualification with the textile Centre of Excellence, meeting with your tutor once a month on site at Abraham Moon & Sons.Training Outcome:Qualified Loom Tuner.Employer Description:With over 185 years of proudly British manufacturing and design heritage to our name – we are experts in producing woollen cloth of unrivalled character and quality. Today, we are one of a select few mills within the UK that manufacture and sell our cloth directly to our customers from a single site – allowing us to control every single stage within the production process to the highest standard.Working Hours :Alternate weeks shifts
6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm (Half hour unpaid break) Monday to FridaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Receive and organise deliveries and placing them in our racking aisles in the yarn store
Completing all necessary paperwork accurately
Ensuring the Warping & Weaving departments have the correct yearn using the job sheet information and SAP system
Returning residue stock into correct locations
Work efficiently to meet production targets
Maintain a safe working environment by following health and safety procedures
Effectively communicate any quality concerns and issues to the supervisor
Keep the workspace clean and organised
Provide cover for yarn store operatives when necessary
Train new team members once fully competent
Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the management team
Training:
On the job training and Training from the textile Centre of Excellence, one day a month on site
Training Outcome:
This role enables you to gain a basic knowledge of Textiles and enables you to explore the many possible careers at Abraham Moons, learning technical skills
Employer Description:With over 185 years of proudly British manufacturing and design heritage to our name – we are experts in producing woollen cloth of unrivalled character and quality. Today, we are one of a select few mills within the UK that manufacture and sell our cloth directly to our customers from a single site – allowing us to control every single stage within the production process to the highest standard.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.30pm & Friday, 7.00am - 2.30pm (half hour unpaid lunch)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness....Read more...
