Production Operative

We are currently looking for Production Operatives with sewing machine experience at our Colwick site. You will need to have experience of using an industrial sewing machine and experience working on a lockstitch/overlock machine. There will also be an element of heavy lifting and repetitive movement within the role however, you will be trained as a multi-skilled production operative so that you can support other areas of Production as and when required.

**The key responsibilities of this role are as follows, but not limited to**:

- Monitor own performance to ensure hourly efficiency targets are met
- Monitor production of blinds throughout manufacturing process to ensure they meet company quality standards
- Ensure material wastage is kept to a minimum to reduce costs
- Maintain service levels to meet the needs of the business
- Multiskilling for flexibility to meet the needs of the business
- Follow work instructions, safe working procedures and all other company policies
- Handle and store products in a manner that prevents damage
- Work effectively as a member of a team to assemble and/or pack blinds made to customers individual requirements and to the specification of the product
- Health and safety awareness

**About you**
- Previous lockstitch/overlock experience
- Have a strong use of own initiative.
- Be quality and safety conscious.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Be multi skilled for flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be a strong team player and capable of working to targets.

We aren’t just another Production line, you’ll love the activities we have which makes for a fun and enjoyable environment, including annual BBQ’s, Christmas parties, regular fancy dress days and numerous Christmas and Easter events

Here, your life will be made simpler because you’ll work permanent dayshift, with the added benefit of a four day working week.