Trainee Weaver

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Deadline: 5pm, Monday, 29th November.

Whitchurch Silk Mill is seeking a Trainee Weaver to join their team and learn one of Britain’s rarest heritage crafts. Working alongside experienced weavers, you’ll train to operate and maintain historic silk looms, produce high-quality fabric, and help bring the Mill’s stories to life for visitors.

No previous weaving experience is required. They are looking for someone practical, enthusiastic and eager to develop specialist skills in a unique working museum. This is a rare opportunity to begin a long-term career in heritage craft and help secure the future of silk weaving for generations to come.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –
Whitchurch Silk Mill are looking for a Trainee Weaver who takes pride in their work to join their Weaving Team. As a Trainee Weaver, you will play an important role in their manufacturing process and visitor engagement, operating machinery to produce high-quality cloth and finishing products.

• Operate and maintain historic silk weaving machinery to produce high-quality cloth and products.
• Deliver engaging guided tours, workshops and visitor experiences, sharing the history of silk weaving and the Mill’s heritage.
• Open and prepare the Mill each day, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and ready for visitors, staff, and volunteers, to support the smooth running of daily operations.
• Participate in the duty supervisor rota and assist with emergency evacuations.
• Support events and shows as required.
• Undertake administrative tasks to support the department.
• Ensure reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Understand and follow all Whitchurch Silk Mill procedures and policies.
• With a small team, there may be a need to redeploy staff as required for operational effectiveness

Full role description here: 20261106 Weaver Heritage Skills Trainee

If you would like to be considered, please send a CV and a covering letter (up to 200 words) or a video (up to 90 seconds) explaining why you would like to apply for this role to [email protected]