Winding Operative Apprentice

CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED

West Yorkshire (WF14 8HE)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 July 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

At Camira, we're offering the opportunity to begin a structured 5-year career pathway designed to develop the next generation of textile manufacturing and engineering professionals.

You'll start by completing a Textile Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience within our Winding department. 

Wage

£27,784.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Textile manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
37.5 hrs per week, Shift pattern 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00 Monday – Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Operate winding machines to rewind yarn onto cones and packages.
  • Monitor yarn tension and quality throughout the winding process.
  • Identify and resolve minor faults such as yarn breaks.
  • Record production information accurately and report any issues.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
  • Follow quality, environmental and health & safety standards at all times.

Where you'll work

The Watermill Wheatley Park
Hopton
Mirfield
West Yorkshire
WF14 8HE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HUDDERSFIELD TEXTILE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Textile manufacturing operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and interpret information for example, standard operating procedures, manuals, production plans, handover notes.
  • Organise and prioritise own work.
  • Follow health, safety and environmental procedures in line with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply sustainability principles for example, minimise energy usage, minimise waste, and recycle materials.
  • Follow operating procedures.
  • Check resources.
  • Check and set up equipment and machinery.
  • Conduct start-up quality checks.
  • Feed textile product components into the machine.
  • Monitor manufacturing process; adjust parameters for example, speed, temperature.
  • Conduct in-process production quality checks (roaming).
  • Conduct final inspection quality checks.
  • Prepare output for next stage for example, label, package.
  • Monitor own performance data.
  • Collect and record information: text or data - paper based or electronic.
  • Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
  • Follow basic maintenance procedures for example, clean, oil and lubricate machinery.
  • Identify and resolve common faults and issues.
  • Escalate issues.
  • Identify opportunity for continuous improvement.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with cyber security.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and managers.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Read and interpret information for example, standard operating procedures, manuals, production plans, handover notes.
  • Organise and prioritise own work.
  • Follow health, safety and environmental procedures in line with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply sustainability principles for example, minimise energy usage, minimise waste, and recycle materials.
  • Follow operating procedures.
  • Check resources.
  • Check and set up equipment and machinery.
  • Conduct start-up quality checks.
  • Feed textile product components into the machine.
  • Monitor manufacturing process; adjust parameters for example, speed, temperature.
  • Conduct in-process production quality checks (roaming).
  • Conduct final inspection quality checks.
  • Prepare output for next stage for example, label, package.
  • Monitor own performance data.
  • Collect and record information: text or data - paper based or electronic.
  • Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
  • Follow basic maintenance procedures for example, clean, oil and lubricate machinery.
  • Identify and resolve common faults and issues.
  • Escalate issues.
  • Identify opportunity for continuous improvement.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with cyber security.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and managers.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Training will be provided by the Textile Centre of Excellence - https://tcoe.co.uk

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Camira is an award-winning textile manufacturer with more than 200 years of expertise in designing and producing innovative fabrics for commercial interiors, public transport and residential spaces.

 

Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. We combine traditional craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing to create environmentally responsible textiles used across the globe.

 

 

Most importantly, we invest in our people. From apprentices to experienced professionals, we provide the training, support and career opportunities needed to help our colleagues succeed.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

https://www.google.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 4% Pension Contribution.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free Eyesight tests & Coupon prescription glasses.
  • Christmas Vouchers.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After completion of the TMO qualification, the applicant will progress onto an Engineering Qualification.  

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HUDDERSFIELD TEXTILE TRAINING LIMITED

Liam Angus

Liam.Angus@camirafabrics.com

03330324641

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043136.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)