Fettler
Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@camirafabrics.com
Location – Birkby, Huddersfield
About our company
Camira are a multi-award-winning textile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability, Camira designs and manufactures environmental fabrics for the commercial, public transport and residential sectors.
Purpose of the role
To support the efficient and safe operation of the Carding Department by maintaining carding equipment to the highest standard, ensuring optimal machine performance, product quality, and production continuity. The role plays a key part in delivering a clean, safe, and efficient working environment while contributing to continuous improvement across departmental operations.
The day to day
- To adhere to the Camira Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant quality, environmental, health & safety, data protection, and corporate legislative requirements.
- Carry out roller fettling using approved tools and techniques to optimise machine performance and product quality.
- Monitor equipment condition, identifying and reporting defects, wear, or maintenance requirements to minimise downtime.
- Support consistent production output by ensuring card wire and associated components are maintained to the required standard.
- Operate specialist fettling equipment safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
- Contribute to housekeeping excellence by maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Carding Department to support operational priorities and resolve production issues.
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Participate in training and development activities to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills.
- Promote a positive team culture through flexibility, reliability, and effective communication.
- Take ownership of work activities, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and to agreed standards.
Other Considerations
- Previous textile manufacturing or spinning mill experience is essential.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Physically capable of carrying out machine cleaning, maintenance, and manual handling activities.
- Flexible team player with a proactive and reliable approach.
- Day shift role with full training provided, including Health & Safety and operational procedures.
Camira Values
Our success lies in our customer’s success. We focus on building long lasting relationships and delivering a brilliant customer experience to a global market; using digital technologies, providing high-quality products, support and services that add value, inspire, and exceed expectations.
Our commitment to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards ensures we consistently deliver products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. We do the right thing, no matter how hard. We uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency with our customers, our people, and the planet. We respect our resources and commit to making pioneering fabrics and delivering value added services that contribute positively to a more sustainable future.
Apply today
At Camira, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We adopt a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture ensures all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. If you require any adjustments and/or additional support during the interview process, please let the talent team know.
Join Camira and be part of a company that values your unique skills and supports your professional journey. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional fabrics.