Blinds Production Operative

Anglian; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

31 days holiday

Birthday off

Discount scheme on products

Group Perks and freebies

Job summary

Norwich Sun Blinds is looking for a Blind Maker to join our manufacturing team. This role involves manufacturing made-to-measure blinds to a high standard and supporting various production tasks.

You will measure and cut fabric, wood and metal, assemble components, sew as needed, and operate hand tools and machinery safely while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Measuring and cutting fabric, wood and metal to specified sizes.
• Has good measuring and basic numeracy skills.
• Comfortable using hand tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and cutting fabric, wood and metal to specified sizes.
• Assembling components to create custom-made blinds.
• Sewing and stitching materials where required.
• Using hand tools, machinery and equipment safely.
• Checking finished products meet quality and safety standards.
• Carrying out repairs to blinds and shades.
• Supporting different areas of production when required.

Skills

Measuring

Basic numeracy

Hand tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Job description

Blind Maker - Norwich Sun Blinds

Are you practical, hands‑on and have a great eye for detail?

Norwich Sun Blinds is looking for a Blind Maker to join our manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in producing quality products and wants to be part of a supportive team.

You don't need to have worked as a Blind Maker before. If you have experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, sewing or other hands‑on work, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

You’ll help manufacture our made‑to‑measure blinds, ensuring every product is finished to a high standard. Your role will include:

• Measuring and cutting fabric, wood and metal to specified sizes
• Assembling components to create custom‑made blinds
• Sewing and stitching materials where required
• Using hand tools, machinery and equipment safely
• Checking finished products meet our quality and safety standards
• Carrying out repairs to blinds and shades
• Supporting different areas of production when required

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has good measuring and basic numeracy skills
• Is confident using hand tools
• Has a practical, hands‑on approach
• Pays close attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Is flexible and happy to learn different tasks
• Is comfortable working in a physically active role

Previous experience in blind making, manufacturing, production, sewing or stitching would be an advantage, particularly if you've used an industrial sewing machine, but it isn't essential.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service plus have your birthday off
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
• Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping and most major high street retailers
• Opportunity to work with a forward‑thinking and supportive team.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.