OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To carry out various manufacturing functions within the Upholstery Manufacturing cell.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To cut parts into complete kits referencing drawings, templates, work instructions and/or samples,
- To shape foam using cutting tools,
- To use various adhesives, bonding a variety of parts to create built up product and finished parts (applied by spatula, brush and spray gun),
- To work with a selection of small hand tools, including scissors and knives,
- To cover build up parts with various materials, including cloth and leather,
- To dress sewn covers to assembly cushions,
- To work within guidelines / instructions to ensure traceability is maintained,
- To ensure quality of product is always to the highest standard,
- To carry out any reworks deemed necessary by Management, Supervision or Inspection,
- To keep any machinery / tools in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Supervisor,
- To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company at all times and to comply with the Company Rules and Regulations,
- Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
- To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures,
- To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience of working in a Manufacturing environment
- Ability to use small hand tools, including scissors and knives
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above
- Experience working in Upholstery
- Experience of foam building/shaping
- Ability to read engineering drawings
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Health Care Cash Plan*
- Employee Assistance Programme*
- Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
- Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay Scheme*
- Flexitime
- Early finish on Fridays
- Sports and Social Club
- Free car parking
- Free access to a local gym**
- Onsite café**
(*Available after 1 year of service)
(** Based in Southend on Sea)
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