Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

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 environmentAbility to use small hand tools, including scissors and knivesAbility to work independently while collaborating in a team environmentAbility to work under pressure and to deadlinesDESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or aboveExperience working in UpholsteryExperience of foam building/shapingAbility to read engineering drawingsCOMPANY 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 AssuranceCompany Sick Pay Scheme*FlexitimeEarly finish on FridaysSports and Social ClubFree car parkingFree access to a local gym**Onsite café**(*Available after 1 year of service)(** Based in Southend on Sea)The organisation treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with its Data Protection Policy. Information about how your data is used and the basis for processing your data is provided in the organisations Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which is located on our company website.TPBN1_UKTJ