This opportunity is available only to Scottish Leather Group colleagues, including All Staff and Connect colleagues already working with Scottish Leather Group.
Great manufacturing businesses don’t simply produce exceptional products – they create environments where safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence are part of everything they do.
By following robust processes, maintaining high standards, and taking pride in every stage of production, they consistently deliver outstanding results for both customers and colleagues.
As our Leather Worker, you’ll play an important role in transforming raw hides into stable products that can be processed into high-quality finished leather. Supporting a variety of operational processes across the tannery, you’ll help ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications. With a strong focus on quality, safety, flexibility, and teamwork, you’ll contribute to delivering excellent results while supporting a high-performing manufacturing environment.
In this role you will:
- Carry out a range of tannery operations including hide store activities, clipping-on, Bauce machine operation, lime yard processing, and palletising hides in line with operational requirements.
- Weigh, process, store, and handle materials accurately to support production, maintain traceability, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Operate machinery and equipment safely and effectively, following Standard Operating Procedures and safe systems of work.
- Support the preparation, processing, and movement of hides through various production stages to customer specifications.
- Operate forklift trucks where appropriately trained and licensed.
- Meet daily production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Follow all Health and Safety procedures, proactively identifying hazards and contributing to our Zero Tolerance Health & Safety culture.
- Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas while demonstrating flexibility and supporting teamwork across the wider tannery operation.
You’re someone who takes pride in doing a job properly. You understand that producing high-quality leather relies on attention to detail, consistency, teamwork, and a commitment to safe working practices. You're reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn, with the determination to achieve high standards every day while contributing positively to the wider team.
You will:
- Have excellent attention to detail, ensuring work is completed accurately and to the required quality standards.
- Be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, and production processes consistently.
- Work effectively as part of a team, building positive relationships and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Communicate clearly and confidently, raising concerns and sharing information where required.
- Be committed to achieving production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and Health & Safety.
- Demonstrate flexibility, a willingness to learn new skills, and adaptability across different operational areas.
- Take ownership of your work, using initiative, problem-solving skills, and effective workload management to deliver results.
- Have a positive attitude towards feedback and development; previous manufacturing or industrial experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
The impact you will have
As a Leather Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting the early stages of leather production, helping transform raw hides into stable products ready for further processing. Through safe handling, accurate processing, effective machine operation, and attention to detail, you'll contribute directly to delivering products that meet both quality standards and customer expectations.
Your commitment to Health and Safety, teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement will help create a safe, supportive, and high-performing working environment. By working closely with your colleagues and supervisors, you'll support efficient production, maintain high standards, and take pride in delivering excellent results every day.
What’s in it for you:
You’ll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and career development. This includes a company pension, life assurance, company sick pay, enhanced annual leave that increases with service, and access to a health and wellbeing programme alongside an Employee Assistance Programme with private GP services. You’ll also have opportunities to grow through coaching, training, and development support, plus practical perks such as cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, free on-site parking, and access to a range of retail discounts.
We believe our strength comes from our people. We value diversity, encourage development, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Ready to be part of the story?
If you're a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys being part of a team, and is committed to working safely and consistently, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you already have manufacturing experience or are looking to develop a career within a specialist production environment, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed as a Leather Worker and build a rewarding future within our operations team.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the employment.