Furniture Factory Powder Coating Assistant and Furniture Assembly Operative

Furniture Factory Powder coating assistant and furniture assembly operative – Job description

03.04.23

We are a small, yet busy contract furniture manufacturer producing quality batch and bespoke furniture, for offices, universities, churches, and hotels.

We require a factory based, powder coating assistant and furniture assembly operative. The successful candidate will ideally have a good knowledge and experience of assembling products and operating power and hand tools. The ability to produce accurate, high-quality work at an acceptable rate of output, working within a small team is essential.

Powder coating preparation, furniture assembly and general duties will include:

• Operating , sanding, and finishing equipment.
• Lifting and handling steel furniture parts on and off powder coating trolleys.
• Assisting with the assembly of furniture products in the factory.
• Packing products ready for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles as required.
• Fetching and carrying components and finished products as instructed.
• Assisting colleagues where additional labour is required.
• Delivering and collecting parts from local sub-suppliers, so full driving licence essential.
• Immediately report all discovered damage or faults in components, or finished product, to a supervisor.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Maintain high standard of factory cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

Additional skills/capabilities that would be useful:

• The ability to drive and operate a forklift for loading and unloading vans and lorries would be an advantage, with the appropriate license to do so.
• 1st Aider would be a bonus.

A flexible attitude is sought along with a practical hands-on approach, and a team player in a busy, but small factory environment.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gainsborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Work: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Expected start date: 02/05/2023