Production Operative

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.