Manufacturing Operative (Textiles) Ossett, England
Job description
If you’ve ever walked through a library or a college; an office block, a school or even Parisian airport, then the chances are you’ve walked across Burmatex® carpet. We are one of the UK’s leading specialist flooring manufacturers, with our speciality being carpet tiles.
We’re currently recruiting self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our existing team on site in Ossett, Wakefield.
What we’re looking for:
If you have a can-do attitude, are willing to work hard and as part of a team, then you’re likely to fit our criteria! Applicants will also need to have a good understanding of English and of basic mathematics. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial, though may not be essential as full training is provided.
What should you expect:
In your first few days you’ll be introduced to our Health & Safety procedures and receive training on how to identify faults in the product. You’ll spend time shadowing your team leader in the Tiling Department and receiving end-of-production-line training, including how to use our packaging machine.
What the role entails:
Your key responsibilities will be as follows:
· Safe operation of process machinery and equipment in line with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
· Ensuring all products are manufactured to specification.
· Helping to maintain a safe working environment by having a proactive approach to safety and housekeeping.
· Reporting of equipment defects, via your team leader.
· Completing process paperwork / computer work in an accurate and timely manner.
· To work in a professional manner at all times and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
The company operates on an annualised hours basis with typical shift patterns being; 6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm / 10:00pm - 6:00am. Employees will need to be flexible in order to cover all shifts on rotation, and occasionally may be ask to work a 12 hour shift, to cover absence or holidays.
What’s in it for you?
Salary starts at £11.90 per hour, with an increase to £12.38 once fully trained.
Our Employee Assistance Programme offers a multitude of employee benefits, including a 24/7 free helpline to offer support or advice on a huge variety of issues, free access to the My Healthy Advantage App and monthly discounts on a range of products and activities.
If you feel you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.90-£12.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ossett: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
