Fabric Inspector (Fixed-Term Contract)

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Working as part of a dedicated team you will assist in the Inspection of the Burberry iconic fabric. You will work to the highest quality whilst achieving daily targets and ensure continuous production including leading a team of highly skilled inspectors inspecting both looms state and finished fabric.

This is a 1 year fixed term contract. The role will cover the night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for inspecting all off loom & finished fabric


• Mandatory Quality checks on all fabric through inspection.


• Mandatory shade check against fabric standard


• Patrolling and mending using the accumulator on loom inspection system in the weaving shed


• Accurate fault mapping using either QT terminals or Manual fault maps


• Allocate fabric to appropriate stillages


• Load ‘A’ frames on receipt of fabric form finisher


• Identify all faults using tailors chalk – with care following agreed standard specification


• Transfer pieces on the system to the relevant location adding the agreed strings and allowances


• Ensure fabric is well presented before delivery into vendor


• Housekeeping of all areas


• Ensure high standards of excellence


• Excellent Communication between all Managers and Peers

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Textile background


• Previous manufacturing environment with high quality standards


• Ability to follow instructions


• Precision and accuracy


• Attention to detail


• Problem solving using Lean tools and techniques


• GSCE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)


• Excel and Microsoft word skills an advantage

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || Keighley || INTERNAL MANUFACTURING || BURBERRY MILL || n/a ||