Manufacturing General Operative

Curtis Furniture; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in South Yorkshire is seeking a Manufacturing General Operative. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay of £12.35 to £13 per hour based on experience. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. Successful candidates will support various departments and have opportunities to develop their skills with pay increases reflecting growth in ability and confidence.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be given.
• Willingness to learn various aspects within the factory.

Responsibilities

• Support across departments for quick and efficient turnaround of work.
• Operate woodwork machinery.
• Quality checking and fault identification.
• Pack products.
• Basic furniture assembly.

Skills

Willingness to learn various factory aspects

Teamwork

Ability to work to high standards

Good communication skills

Proactive and initiative

Tools

Beam saw

CNC

Edge Bander

Job description

Manufacturing General Operative

£12.35 to £13 per hour dependant on experience

Full Time; Permanent

Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Days: Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm

Profile

Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, has been established 23 years and is the market leader in the manufacture of furniture for the Hospitality Industry. They manufacturer and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.

Job Purpose

To work as a general operative with a variety of duties to support across departments to deliver a quick and efficient turnaround of work. Opportunities to develop your skills from general operative to a more specific role with pay increases to reflect your skills and confidence gained.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Basic Health and Safety awareness, including manual handling
• Learn to operate our woodwork machinery.
• Quality checking and fault identification
• Packing products
• Backing off certain machinery within the factory
• Basic furniture assembly
• Moving work in progress around the factory to the required locations.

Essential Skills:

• A willingness and desire to learn various aspects within the factory. Areas include Upholstery; Polish/spray; Furniture assembly and a variety of machines (Beam saw, CNC & Edge Bander)
• Working as part of a team and on own.
• Ability to work to a high standard of quality
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative.

No previous experience required; full training will be given.