Discover careers in Textile
The UK’s world-class textile manufacture base is growing, thriving and continually investing. Careers in this area may include beamer, blender, carder, spinner or weaver.
Browse this area to get inspired about all the jobs available in the textile industry. It will feature details on the key job roles in the industry – what the job entails, what you might earn and what opportunities for progression in the sector there are. Keep checking back to see how this section grows.
Beamer
A Beamer is involved in the process of turning yarn into fabric using specialist machines.
Beamer
Blender
A Blender is involved in a specific process of manufacturing textiles; they create a blend, which is then spun into yarn.
Blender
Carder
A Carder is involved in the process of manufacturing textiles, producing yarn and ensuring it meets the quality and weight requirements.
Carder
Cutting Room Manager
A Cutting Room Manager is responsible for planning and managing the cutting of materials into components for the production of textile products.
Cutting Room Manager
Material Cutter
Material Cutters are responsible for cutting components from textile materials to produce sewn products.
Material Cutter
Spinner
A Spinner is involved in the process of manufacturing textiles; they operate and maintain automated machines to produce yarn.
Spinner
Textile Knitting Technician
A Textiles Knitting Technician operates and mangers knitting machines and systems that convert natural or synthetic yarn into knitted fabrics.
Textile Knitting Technician
