Production Operative

TN United Kingdom; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare equipment manufacturer in Atherstone is seeking an experienced Upholstery Technician for a temp-perm position. The role involves upholstery work, quality checking, and assembling medical furniture in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have relevant experience and be able to lift heavy items. On-the-job training and progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday and pension contributions

On-the-job training

Promotion and progression opportunities

Secure car park for your car or bike

Qualifications

• Experience in upholstery (preferably medical or automotive seating).
• Must have previous warehouse experience, ideally within the medical industry.
• Must be able to lift heavy items in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Upholstery work and assembling medical chairs and furniture.
• Quality control checking of upholstered items.
• Involvement in the manufacturing process from start to finish.

Skills

Upholstery work

Proficiency in using hand and power tools

Quality checking

Tools

Drills

Band saws

Air guns

Job description

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Kenect Recruitment is looking to hire an experienced Upholstery Technician for a temp-perm position in Atherstone!

The Company:

Our client is a specialist healthcare equipment manufacturer and distributor. They have been distributing medical seating for the past 17 years. Formed in 2008, they specialize in producing hospital chairs.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 am to 16:30 pm
• Friday: 07:00 am to 13:00 pm
• £13.30 per hour plus holiday pay accrual at 12.07%

The Role:

The primary focus of this role is upholstery. Key responsibilities include:

• Upholstery work
• Experience in upholstery (preferably medical or automotive seating)
• Gluing and assembling of foam cushions
• Stretching, stapling, and trimming of medical upholstery (no sewing)
• Assembling medical chairs and furniture
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, including drills, band saws, air guns
• Quality checking to a high standard

Additional Responsibilities:

• Involvement in the manufacturing process from start to finish of medical furniture; the work can be varied
• Quality control checking of upholstered items / furniture

This role is fast-paced and physically demanding due to lifting products such as steel frames and plastic moulded backings. The focus will be on upholstery and assembling the finished frames and upholstery parts, so any experience in medical or automotive upholstery would be beneficial.

If you do not have relevant experience, please do not apply.

• Temp-perm position
• Weekly pay
• Holiday and pension contributions
• On-the-job training
• Promotion and progression opportunities
• Secure car park for your car or bike.
• Must have experience using the above tools
• Must be able to lift heavy items in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a full, up-to-date CV containing no gaps in employment
• Must have previous warehouse experience, ideally within the medical industry
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
• A FLT Reach license preferred but not essential

Interested?

Then don't hang about - we expect this role to go quickly.