Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

Job title: Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery Location: Southend-on- sea Rate: £13.50/hr Key Responsibilities •To cut parts into complete kits referencing drawings, templates, work instructions and/or samples, •To shape foam using cutting tools, •To use various adhesives, bonding a variety of parts to create built up product and finished parts (applied by spatula, brush and spray gun), •To work with a selection of small hand tools, including scissors and knives, •To cover build up parts with various materials, including cloth and leather, •To dress sewn covers to assembly cushions, •To work within guidelines / instructions to ensure traceability is maintained, •To ensure quality of product is always to the highest standard, •To carry out any reworks deemed necessary by Management, Supervision or Inspection, •To keep any machinery / tools in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Supervisor, •To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company at all times and to comply with the Company Rules and Regulations, •Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained, •To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures, •To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required. Experience/ Skills Experience working in Upholstery. Experience of working in a Manufacturing environment Ability to use small hand tools, including scissors and knives. Desired Experience/ Skills Experience of foam building/shaping Ability to read drawings. Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above