To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Dyehouse Operative, Johnstons of Elgin - Elgin

Salary range From £12.60 per hour
LocationElgin
Closing DateFriday 23rd May 2025

About the Role

As a Dyehouse Operative here at Johnstons of Elgin, you will be operating machinery to weigh, dye and dry fibres. You will have a keen eye for detail, making sure colours and quantities are accurate. As part of the role, you will be working to a busy schedule, with manual handing tasks. Due to some of the equipment used, this role is not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker.

This is a full time, permanent post working 38 hours a week on a three-shift rotation (early, back and night shifts).

Rate of pay starting from £12.60 per hour, dependant on experience.

This is what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

  • Can carefully and accurately follow verbal and detailed written instructions
  • Take pride in doing a job well, and never compromise on high standards
  • Be a team player with good communication skills
  • Have good colour vision         
  • Organised and reliable
  • Have a keen eye for detail
  • Be able to work to deadlines