Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

Join one of our clients, a leading player in the aerospace industry, as a Manufacturing Operative, in the Upholstery department. Contribute to maintaining product standards and be part of innovation in aerospace.

Role: Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

Location: Southend-On-Sea

Pay rate: £14.19 an hour DOE

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm 8am-1pm Fridays (39 hours per week) 

Permanent, full time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cut parts according to drawings, templates, and instructions to create kits.
• Ensure the highest product quality.
• Use adhesives to bond various parts together.
• Maintain traceability by following guidelines and instructions.
• Dress sewn covers for cushion assembly.
• Promote and adhere to safety procedures.
• Perform necessary rework as directed by Management or Inspection.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in Upholstery.
• Proficiency in working within a Manufacturing environment.
• Competence in utilizing small hand tools such as scissors and knives.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle tasks effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Having an experience of foam building/shaping, as well as ability to read drawings is desirable, but not essential.

Personal Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication
• Team player
• Problem-solving mindset

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
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Friday’s
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym
• Onsite café

To apply for this Upholstery position please send your updated CV to (url removed) or call us for more details on (phone number removed)

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