Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery (B5) Southend-on-Sea, England
Job description
INTRODUCTION:
Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.
Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To carry out various manufacturing functions within the Upholstery Manufacturing cell.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- 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.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above
- 1 years' experience of working in a Manufacturing environment
- Ability to use small hand tools, including scissors and knives
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 years' experience working in Upholstery
- Experience of foam building/shaping
- Ability to read drawings
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Health Care Cash Plan*
- Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme*
- 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay Scheme*
- Free car parking
- Early finish on Fridays (1.00pm)
- Sports and Social Club
- Flexible Working
- Onsite Cafe Facilities at New Facility, SS4
(*Available after 1 year of service)
Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
The Company is adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines and has provided an Employee Handbook - Working Safely during COVID-19 for employees.
Application question(s):
- Do you have 1 years’ experience of working in a Manufacturing environment?
- Do you have the ability to use small hand tools, including scissors and knives
Work Location: In person
