Care & Independence is a British company that exists to improve lives, through designing, manufacturing and selling a range of equipment that benefits the mobility and care of individuals, their carers and families. Through living and breathing our Core Values of humbly confident, going the extra mile, caring, friendly and supportive and working for the greater good our mission is to improve 1,000,000 lives per annum by 2031.
As a machinist, you will be part of the sling creation team and will be responsible for completing required items efficiently and effectively as identified by the works order job sheets and according to the works instructions. You will check goods at all stages of production, to maintain quality and to complete quality records in line with the Company’s Quality Management System. Although you will start as a trainee machinist once trained there is a progression plan whereby you will move to a Trained Machinist and later on a Senior Machinist when you have gained enough experience.
Key Responsibilities
- To produce as specified on the job sheet
- To complete quality records as required
- To maintain the quality of the manufactured product to the standards outlined in the works instruction manual
- To appropriately operate and maintain the machinery in use
- To ensure performance targets are met
- To accurately record work done for efficiency and effectiveness monitoring
- To follow immediate supervisor's and manager's instructions
- To understand your responsibilities under the Quality Management System
- To take a responsibility for your own time management in line with Company Policy
- To carry out any other ad-hoc duties as the company may require
- Potential to progress through company structure
Competencies
- Previous Industrial sewing experience is required
- Experience in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
Company Perks
- 25 Days Annual Leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Full sick pay after completion of probation
- Opportunity to purchase or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
- Private health insurance
- Company events
- Closed for Christmas (3 days annual leave is used for this)
- Enhanced Maternity Leave
- Half yearly attendance bonus
- Monthly sales target bonus of up to £125 after completion of probation
40 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 7-4 or 8-5 and Friday 7-1 or 8-2
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bicester, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Machinist: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
