Details:
- Salary: £11.44 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Northampton
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Our client in St James, Northampton is looking for an experienced Assembly Operative
to join their team.
Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:30
Fridays 07:30-12:30
30 minute lunch, 10 minute tea breakThis position is required to manually fit and stitch together the prepared workload to
form the basis of a leather shoe upper. You will need to engage in a range of production
activities working as a team and as an individual to aid in meeting the production
objectives in terms of quality and quantity.
Main duties of role:
To be competent in all aspects of stitching a shoe upper by using a sewing machine,
including under edging, sides, caps etc.
To be willing to learn all aspects of fitting a shoe upper.
Work as part of a team and on an individual basis working to obtain the daily/weekly
targets ensuring quality is at the highest standard.
Able to prioritise the work to meet production needs.
Support changes to daily workloads when required to take account of exceptional
events, such as urgent tickets, machine breakdowns, lack of materials, etc. and
communicate to relevant team leader.
Liaise with the team leader to address specific quality or production problems.
Ensure departmental machinery and equipment is in good working order and any
problems are reported to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor.The ideal candidate:
Previous experience in the shoe industry (or similar) in a stitching/machinist role is
essential.
Must be fully competent in using a sewing machine.
Previous experience is advantageous.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to train others once fully trained.
Self-motivated.
High standards of workmanship within own work.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
A responsible and conscientious attitude.
Calmness under pressure.Must be a resident in the UK
If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today