Manufacturing Operative – Upholstery – Bombardier

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 Friday’s
• 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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