Reports to: Operational Supervisor
Hours per week: 40 hours per week on a fortnightly rotating day shift
2.00pm - 10.00pm Sunday to Thursday
6.00am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday
Plus reasonable overtime as required
Job Purpose
As a Tufting Operative, you will help to keep Cormar’s tufting operation running efficiently and safely. You will support production by preparing yarn, creeling, splicing, and carrying out other tasks as directed. Working as part of the manufacturing team, you will maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping while contributing to the smooth running of the department.
Values in Action
At Cormar, our values guide how we work. In this role, you will:
- Trust – Carry out your work carefully and reliably so the team can depend on your quality and accuracy.
- Respect – Work safely and support your colleagues, treating everyone fairly and professionally.
- Ambition – Take pride in your work and look for ways to improve quality, efficiency, and your own skills.
- Together – Contribute to team success by helping others and communicating openly with supervisors and co-workers.
- Reliable – Turn up on time, complete your tasks to a high standard, and maintain consistent performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out yarn creeling, splicing, and other tufting-related duties as directed.
- Operate basic machinery such as yarn winding and stripping machines, floor cleaners, and balers.
- Work to agreed targets for performance and completion times.
- Maintain high standards of product quality throughout each shift.
- Support team members and cover other duties when required.
- Keep work areas clean and tidy, following housekeeping standards.
- Follow all site and department safety rules and report any hazards or concerns.
- Support recycling and waste management processes as required.
- Contribute to production improvement projects and initiatives.
Team Cormar
- Live and promote Cormar’s values every day.
- Work positively as part of the tufting team to achieve shared goals.
- Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others.
- Take part in improvement projects and company initiatives.
- Understand how your role contributes to team and business performance.
- Support the Operations Supervisor in achieving production and quality objectives.
Skills & Qualifications
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and how they support production.
- Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
- Physically capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting, bending, twisting, and climbing steps.
- Flexible and willing to take on a range of production and support duties.
- Positive attitude with a focus on quality, teamwork, and safety.
Please send applications to Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4HR, or email carla.grant@cormarcarpets.co.uk
