Twist Spinner

3 weeks ago


Kendal, United Kingdom Gawith Hoggarth & Co Ltd Full time

We are looking for someone to join our team and learn the specialised art of spinning twist - a traditional hand made tobacco product, made the same way for over 200 years.

This is not your typical factory operative post. It requires a specific skill set and attention to detail. You need to be able to learn an intricate, delicate process and work as part of a small team. Exacting hand and eye coordination are needed and patience to learn an old technique.

The applicant will need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, self-motivation, adaptability, diligence, attention to detail and values working as part of a team, yet capable of taking responsibility and accountability.

Your key responsibilities will be:

- Producing our iconic Twist rope tobacco
- Packing/labelling/sealing & manual handling of products.
- Assisting with other departments as required.
- Ensuring that the production area you are working within is kept tidy.
- In process quality checks as required.
- Assist with the implementation of new systems & processes as required

You may also be required to undertake other tasks in addition to those listed above.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent hand co-ordination, specifically with fiddly tasks
- An attention to detail and strong work ethic.
- Physical fitness for constant manual work and occasional lifting.
- Excellent time keeping and a drive to achieve targets.
- Autonomous working
- Good communication and team working skills

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, willing to learn this specialised production technique and become an integral part of the production and packing team for many years to come as our company expands and moves forward.

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7.30am to 4.30pm with half hour lunch break

Friday: 7.30am to 1.30pm

**Salary**: £24,000 rising to £25,200 after probation period

Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour Health Assured hotline

Access to Bonus Pool after probation period (and if meet performance targets)

Successful applicants will be invited to an initial interview and then spend a hour or so having a go at twist spinning and an hour in the packing department.

**PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE PRE-SET QUESTIONS OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND PLEASE ENSURE YOU INCLUDE A COVER LETTER GIVING DETAILS AS STATED ABOVE.**

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kendal: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What skills do you have that make you appropriate for this role given the delicate nature of the work and the hand and eye coordination needed.

Work Location: In person