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:

Purling Operative, Johnstons of Elgin - Elgin

Salary range From £12.60 per hour
DurationFull-time
Working hoursDayshift 0600 -1400 Monday to Thursday and 0600 - 1200 on Friday Backshift 1400 - 0000 Monday to Thursday
LocationElgin
Closing DateFriday 13th June 2025

As a Purling Operative here at Johnstons of Elgin, you will be responsible for operating Fringing machinery which involves hand and foot co-ordination to twist the fringes of woven fabric at the ends of our luxury rugs and scarves.   

This a full-time, permanent position working on a two-shift rotation on dayshift and backshift.

Dayshift    0600 -1400 Monday to Thursday and 0600 - 1200 on Friday

Backshift  1400  - 0000 Monday to Thursday

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

About you

You will have:

  • Excellent hand and foot co-ordination to twist the fringes of our woven fabrics.
  • An eye for detail, particularly in regard to quality
  • The ability to follow written instructions
  • Good colour vision