Frame Assembly Operative

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

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within a similar position, as well as experience of using a staple gun and relevant tools. You will also possess the ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines, as well as ensuring products meet company quality standards.

As a Frame Assembly Operative you will be contributing and maintaining a smooth flow of production, ensuring that the correct product is delivered on time and in full to the correct quality standard.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

Demonstrable experience within a similar position

Have previously used a staple gun and relevant tools

Ability to work flexibly and under pressure, meeting deadlines

Be able to communicate clearly and courteously with others at all times and at all levels

Actively acknowledge other’s efforts, ideas, contribution and commitment and be able to discuss other points of view with an open mind in a civilised manner

Strong team player

Be able to manage your own workload

Ability to participate and assist with helping to solve departmental problems

Proactive and confident to put forward new ideas and improvements to current working practises

Be prepared to learn new skills and attend relevant training and development courses

Your duties as an Frame Assembly Operative would be:

Ensuring that work/frames are made to correct specification

Working with your team leader/supervisor and colleagues to meet the daily/weekly requirements/ targets of the production schedule

Ensuring correct use of staple guns and tools

Helping achieve desired results by following instructions and complying with working practises that are in place.

Being alert and reporting below standard products and raw materials to your team leader/supervisor, and be mindful of usage/wastage

Checking all work for defects i.e. flaws/items cut incorrectly as well as your own workmanship

Helping identify any training requirements you may need to enable you to work to a better standard

Attending and participating in team meetings when needed

Helping fellow team members with lifting

Ensuring that you adhere to Health and Safety standards and requirements including the Shadow Boards

Assisting with keeping the working area neat and tidy and participating in the CANDO activity for the department/surrounding area

Familiarising yourself with company policies, rules, and ensuring that these are adhered to

Undertaking other duties and helping out in other areas/departments according to the needs of the business

Reporting problems or areas of concern to team leader/supervisor and work with them to help resolve the issues

Discussing and agree personal performance and development with your team leader/supervisor as part of regular appraisal reviews

Following/complying with management instructions

Maintaining the use of personal protective equipment at all times

Asking for help if unsure with anything new or old

Being responsible for your own shadow board, making sure all tools are in their right place at the end of the shift

Ensuring that all gangways and fire exits are kept clear at all times

Keeping working areas clean and tidy and empty bins when required

Salary:

£12.71 per hour

Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm, Friday 7am – 12pm

39 hours per week

Temp – Perm

Location:

St Leonards, East Sussex

Start Date:

Asap