Lasting production Work, Jobs in Northampton, Eng (with Salaries)

Lasting Production Operative
Ken Hall Ltd —Kettering
- Full-time
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Mechanical knowledge
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IQE —Milton Keynes
- £25,500 - £265,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Small Works & Sales Estimator
RITEWELD ENGINEERING LIMITED —Banbury
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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5d
Rotational Senior Occupational Therapist
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust —Northampton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
8d
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- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- JavaScript
- APIs
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Tax experience
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- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Free parking
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Lasting Production Operative

Ken Hall Ltd
Kettering

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Permanent | Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Sewing
Fabrication
Construction
Hand tools
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. You are also required to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties or that may be required to fulfil role. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Lasting Room Operative, you will play a central role in the production of high-quality footwear, working within one of the most skilled and technically demanding areas of the factory. You will be responsible for shaping and securing the upper to the insole and last, forming the foundation of the finished shoe or boot. Precision, consistency, and care are essential at every stage.

Why Join Us

Ken Hall Ltd is one of the few remaining footwear manufacturers in Northamptonshire that produces all their manufacturing processes in-house. with production capability across both welted and cemented construction methods. You will be joining a skilled team with a long heritage in British shoemaking, at an exciting time as the business grows into new markets with an exciting development of Newman & Regent, our new British heritage footwear brand crafting Goodyear welted boots and shoes built to last a lifetime.

This role would be suitable for anyone who has experience in toe lasting or welt sewing and is willing to learn the full lasting and welting process from beginning to end.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate lasting machinery including back part moulder, toe laster, seat laster, and side/heel lasting equipment
Perform hand lasting techniques where required, particularly on complex or bespoke constructions
Ensure accurate hammer and tack work where applicable to traditional construction methods
Work across Goodyear welted and cement constructions as required
Carry out quality checks throughout the lasting process, identifying and correcting faults before they progress down the line
Maintain machinery in good working order, reporting faults or wear promptly to the supervisor
Handle a range of materials including leather, synthetic uppers, and technical fabrics with care to avoid damage or marking
Work to daily production targets while maintaining quality standards
Keep the work area clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous experience in a shoe factory or footwear manufacturing environment
Familiarity with lasting machinery and hand lasting techniques
Experience operating back part moulding equipment, or willingness to train on it
Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
Ability to work at pace while maintaining consistent quality
Understanding of shoe construction principles

Desirable

Experience with Goodyear welt construction
Experience in welt sewing, rough rounding and sole stitching
Knowledge of orthopaedic or bespoke footwear production
Experience across multiple lasting methods (toe, seat, side)
Familiarity with thermoplastic and leather stiffener materials and their respective moulding requirements
Understanding of how back part shape affects lasting alignment and finished heel seat quality
Ability to read and interpret production cards and specifications

The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Takes pride in the quality of their work
Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
Works well as part of a team
Communicates clearly and proactively flags issues
Willingness to learn and adapt across different product types

WHAT WE OFFER

Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary  

Holiday: 24 days holiday + 8 days statutory. 

Pension: Statutory Pension contribution. 

Development: We are committed to investing in our people, so we invest in you. Development is in your hands, and we want to enable this so your progression at Bennie is only limited by what you want to achieve

Finally, Our long-standing family tradition, of giving staff a Christmas turkey

Work Location: In person

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