Weaver

Job Title: WeaverReporting to: Weaving Team Leader We are currently recruiting for a Weaver to join our busy and growing Weaving department. As a Weaver you will be operating weaving and warping looms to produce our luxurious the RoleAs a Weaver here at Johnstons of Elgin you will be operating a set of looms efficiently as well as repairing any broken warp and weft threads. You will be responsible for monitoring the looms for any weaving defects evenness of colour or patterns and reporting any defects to our technicians. You will also ensure that weft creels are replenished with yarn maintain product quality standards and work with attention to detail you will nonetheless aim to achieve the required output levels to meet our production plan. There are some manual handing tasks and heavy lifting will be is a full time permanent post working an average of 38 hours a week over a three-shift rotation (early back and night shifts).Rate of pay starting from 13.08 per hour increasing to 13.45 in May 2026 along with shift pay allowance. This is what were looking for in our ideal candidate:Have the ability to carefully and accurately follow verbal and detailed written instructionsTake pride in doing a job well and never compromise on high standardsBe a team player with good communication skillsHave good colour vision Organised and reliableHave a keen eye for detailBe able to work to deadlinesAbout UsFounded in 1797 Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the worlds finest fibres. Across three centuries our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do producing unique high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability working with natural renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment incountry job is date Friday 30 January 2026