- Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
- Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.
- Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
- Adjust machine controls, such as
Textile operative | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.
Textile operatives typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Textile operative you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 24,736 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Textile operative
Big gender gap
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26,474 GBP
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20,216 GBP
Average salary for full-time Textile operative
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24,736 GBP
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20,216 GBP
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26,474 GBP
Salary over time for Textile operative
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22,172 GBP
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22,046 GBP
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22,254 GBP
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24,925 GBP
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26,845 GBP
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24,736 GBP
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24,728 GBP
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29,934 GBP
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4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Textile operative and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Textile operative.
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Textile operative. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Textile operative interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
