Current Vacancies
Full Time, Textile Mill Operative (Woollen/Worsted)
30/3/26 – We are seeking a motivated Textile Operator (Worsted/Woollen) to join our mill team. This hands-on role involves working across various stages of fibre processing, helping transform raw fleece into premium yarn.
We operate a four-day working week (minimum 36 hours, subject to confirmation, Monday to Thursday only), paid breaks included. For more details please see the full job description here: Textile Mill Operative Position. Please send a covering letter and a CV for the attention of the Operations Manager by email to: [email protected] or by post.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. We welcome applications from those returning to work and who have transferrable skills acquired from other work environments and industries.
We are also happy to receive speculative CVs which we will retain for six months, in the event of suitable opportunities arising.
A Bit About Us
The Natural Fibre Company is a specialist wool mill based in Cornwall, close to the Devon border. We established our operations in Launceston in 2005 and celebrated our 20 year working anniversary in June 2025. We currently have 11 staff: five working in production, and six in management, administration and marketing. As well as processing fibre into yarn for our customers, we launched Blacker Yarns, our own brand of high-quality pure wool yarn in 2008. The holding company is called Blacker Sheep. We are a people-orientated and value-driven company and enjoy sharing these values with our customers and collaborative partners.
What We Offer
Great Salary – We are proud to say that we are aiming as far as possible to pay staff near to the Living Foundation living wage once their employment is confirmed following probation. We also provide paid breaks.
Training – We provide on the job training and opportunities to learn and progress within the business.
Employees Opportunities – Staff Benefits include Workplace Pension, Free Parking On Site, Good Health Support Package, Staff Discount on Blacker Yarns products and a four day working week.
A Supportive, Friendly and Progressive environment – We are passionate about our work and all things woolly, and we love to work with people who share our passion. In 2021 we were shortlisted for three Industry Awards and received Highly Commended by MAKE UK. Join our team and be part of our success story. We are a Cornerstone Employer, working with Careers Hub – Cornwall & Isles of Scilly to support and promote career pathways and opportunities for young people in the region, as well as a member of Cornwall Manufacturing Group.
General information
We need people who will be hands on, involved, and who have high energy and fitness levels and good IT skills. Due to our location a clean driving licence and use of a car are pretty much essential.
We have a standard contract of employment which we regularly update to comply with best practice and the latest regulations. If you are interested in working for us please e-mail [email protected] (link sends e-mail).
You can find out more about our team and the roles that they carry out here.
Pictured: Reece, mill operative