Apprentice Tuner/ Loom Technician

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Deadline: 20/11/25

Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd are seeking an apprentice turner/loom technician. Operating for over 185 years in British manufacturing and design heritage, they are experts in producing woollen cloth of unrivalled character and quality, and are one of a select few mills in the UK who manufacture and sell cloth directly to customers from a single site.

What you will do:

• 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, and 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.