Here at Specialised Canvas Services, we are looking to recruit a general operative to join our dedicated and talented team.
This role is vital in ensuring at the final stage of the process, we deliver a superb and timely service. You will need to have an excellent attention for detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- General Housekeeping – Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse, yard and other designated areas including racking.
- Use of Forklift Truck, including operators’ daily checks and general good practice.
- Use of manual handling equipment such as pump trucks and trollies.
- Adhere to all health & safety regulations when carrying out the above duties.
- Measuring and assembling goods in the factory or warehouse
- Operating production equipment such as CNC Cutting Machine & Heat Press. (Training will be provided)
- Welding when required using a High Frequency welding Machine. (Training will be provided)
- Storing goods and raw materials in the factory or warehouse
- Preparing materials for use by other production staff
- Moving materials / finished goods to the appropriate location.
- Packing goods ready for shipment
- Cleaning and maintaining machinery.
- Provide cover for Dispatch (Training will be provided)
- When required, receive and unload deliveries whilst checking all consignments are received, correct and in good condition.
- Maintain the working areas of the Production facility ensuring they are clean, tidy and organised fashion and that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
- Provide cover for the Zund cutting machines when required (training will be provided).
- Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors or other senior managers.
Requirements:
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence (advantageous but not essential as training will be provided)
- Full drivers’ licence
- Computer literacy including Microsoft packages.
- Reasonable flexibility to cover seasonal workloads and late couriers
- Previous experience working in a warehouse/factory environment is essential.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- You’ll mainly work in a factory or warehouse. You may spend a lot of your time standing while operating machinery or sitting at a workbench or assembly line.
- You’ll usually wear protective clothing, like overalls and safety shoes.
- This position requires a high level of integrity, discipline and responsibility. It is expected that should you accept this role, that you will uphold the company’s ethos, have a good understanding of the company handbook and lead by example. Failure to do this on 3 occasions within a 6 months period will mean a grade reduction.
- Can do attitude
- Willingness to learn and teach others
The role requires weekly hours of 42.5 Monday – Friday. The core hours are between 08:00 – 17:00.
In return:
- Profit sharing scheme
- 20 days + Bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (31-32 days per year)
- Free uniform
- Free Tea & Coffee
- Free Onsite Parking.
If you would like to join our team and believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, we would like to hear from you! Just apply via indeed and attach your CV.
Work remotely
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Staveley, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (required)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (Counter Balance) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
