Raskelf Group, a leading manufacturer of quality products for the leisure industry are looking for a dedicated Tape Edger to join our team at our Heckmondwike site.
About Raskelf Group:
The Raskelf Group is a well-established company renowned for our commitment to quality and comfort. We encompass well-known brands such as Duvalay, Summerby Sleep, Nursery Connections (UK's largest cot mattress manufacturer), and Raskelf Contract Beds. With a recent multi-million-pound investment in our Heckmondwike facility, we are significantly increasing our manufacturing output and looking for skilled individuals to support our continued growth.
The Role
As a Tape Edger you will be responsible for achieving daily production targets (83 a day Monday to Thursday and 55 on a Friday) and meeting company standards for quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Hitting production targets for number of mattresses processed each day through the tape edging machine
- Ensuing company standards for quality are met with each mattress processed through the machine
- To perform basic machine set up and repairs such as replacing needles and threads, thread tensioning, table high adjustment and sewing head operating angle
- Keeping equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player who is committed to a high standard of work. You must have:
- At least 1 years’ experience in a tape edging role.
- Willing to step into other departments dependent on business need.
What we offer:
- Flexible hours to suit the right candidate up full time hours of 38.5 hours per week
- Salary up to £16.50 per hour (depending on experience and output).
- Weekly Pay
Opportunity to work with a well-established and growing company.
Why Join Raskelf Group?
Raskelf Group is a family-run business and a leading innovator in the sleep industry. Home to the renowned Duvalay brand—famous for its innovative sleeping bags and mattresses—we are proud to be a Dragons' Den success story. We are committed to manufacturing high-quality products right here in the UK and have recently undergone a major factory expansion, making this an exciting time to join our growing team.
To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to [email protected].
Pay: £13.50-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
