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Upholstery Operative

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 12.21 - 12.5 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Our client is a leading designer and maker of premium quality sofas and upholstery products. A vacancy has arisen for an Upholstery Operative to join their hardworking team in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within an upholstery position as well as some quality checking experience. You will be able to use staple guns and furniture upholstery tools, as well as the ability to read drawings and follow instruction.

As an Upholstery Operative you will be contributing and maintaining the smooth flow of production in line with the planned company schedule to ensure that the correct product is delivered on time, whilst maintaining the Company’s high standard of quality.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

Demonstrable experience within an upholstery position
	
Be able to use a staple gun as well as furniture upholstery tools
	
Quality checking experience
	
Ability to read drawings and follow instruction
	
Be a strong team player

Your duties as an Upholstery Operative would be:

Maintaining the use of personal protective equipment at all times
	
Ensuring the correct use of staple guns and tools
	
Being aware of quality and use materials effectively to avoid waste and unnecessary cost
	
Checking all work for defects i.e. flaws, items cut and sewn incorrectly as well as your own workmanship to ensure that the final product is a quality upholstered piece of furniture
	
Helping fellow team members with lifting
	
Reporting all problems to the supervisor or trainer
	
Asking for help if unsure with anything new or old
	
Being responsible for your own shadow board and ensuring that all tools are correct at the end of the shift
	
Assisting with keeping the working area neat, clean and tidy, and emptying bins when required
	
Ensuring that all gangways and fire exits are kept clear
	
Participating in the CANDO activity for the department/surrounding area
	
Complying at all times with the letter and spirit of the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy, Equality & Diversity Policy and Code of Conduct and Behaviour
	
Familiarising and keeping abreast of all Company employee documentation and rules relating to employment with the Company
	
Adhering to all company rules and regulations
	
Carrying out such other duties as are reasonably requested by the line manager from time to time
	
Playing an integral part in meeting the department’s targets
	
Reporting areas of concern regarding raw materials, below standard products, low stock levels, tool malfunctions, etc. to the Line Manager timeously

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm and Friday 7am – 12pm
	
39 Hours per week
	
Temp-Perm Position

Location:

St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex

Start Date:

ASAP

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