Production Operative
Flexible People
Flexible People Ltd are seeking experienced Production Operatives for a niche client of ours, based in Chessington.
Please find information below -
Location: Chessington, KT9 1EU (On-site)
Pay Rate: £14.41 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday 0800-1630 (40 hours per week - 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent. 13 weeks via Flexible People Ltd and then onto a contract with the client directly, if the placement has gone well.
The Role: Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting for a hardworking and reliable Production Operative to join our client's busy textile manufacturing team, based in Chessington.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, is physically fit, and is looking to develop a long-term career within the textile industry. Full training will be provided, with an initial shadowing period to help you learn the role and become part of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting production drawings.
- Measuring materials accurately using a tape measure.
- Pulling out, measuring and cutting textile fabrics ready for senior operatives to manufacture finished products.
- Loading and unloading stock from lorries and shipping containers.
- Loading scaffolding lorries with textile products.
- Moving and handling large, heavy rolls of textile fabric.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Following health and safety procedures at all times.
What We're Looking For
- Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting throughout the working day.
- Confident using a tape measure and able to measure accurately.
- Numerate, with good attention to detail.
- Reliable, punctual and eager to learn.
- Previous experience in a trade, manufacturing or production environment is desirable.
- Experience reading technical drawings or production plans would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
What's on Offer
- £14.41 per hour.
- Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Temporary to Permanent opportunity.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Free on-site parking.
- Uniform provided upon successful completion of the temporary period and transition to a permanent contract.
- Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist textile manufacturing environment.
Please note, you will be subject to a two stage in person interview - the first one with Flexible People and the second one with the client - both held in Chessington.
If you're a motivated individual who enjoys practical work and is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Flexible People Ltd and take the next step in your career.
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