Manufacturing Assistant for Blinds/curtains

**Job Description: Manufacturing Assistant for Blinds/Curtains**

Blinds and More are a thriving soft furnishings manufacturer, with extensive knowledge on made to measure blinds and curtains. We manufacture and fit blinds and curtains for all window types and styles providing an easy creative solution for all.
You would be joining a highly skilled team in the manufacture of Allusion, Roller, Vertical,
Venetian blinds along with other types of blinds and curtains to meet our client needs.

**The Role**

The role is for a full time Manufacturing Assistant to join the team based in Perivale.
Some knowledge of blind manufacturing would be good, but full training will be given for the role by the Manufacturing Manager.
You will need to have a good understanding of maths and how to measure. You will also be expected to be able to use tools such as circular saws, hammers, drills, screwdrivers and a tape measure. We would expect you to be able understand and follow instructions working in a fast and timely manner to meet deadlines of our clients. You will also need to have good time keeping skills and be flexible when required.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Proven experience of being able to make blinds desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools which are used every day in the role - these would include drills, tape measure using metric system, hand saw and screwdrivers
- You will also be expected to wear a hi visible jacket at all times, safety shoes and you will be supplied with earmuffs and protective goggles for the role
- Learning the stock ranges and suppliers
- Managing mailbox
- To be able to work both in a team and on own initiative
- A full UK driving License is desirable but not essential as parking on site is provided
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Office based only.

**Expectations/experience**
- Knowledge of making blinds would be desirable but is not essential, but a willingness to learn and be trained in all aspects of making is required
- Knowledge of our industry is advantageous but again full training will be given
- You will need good time management skills both in attending work and completing work on time with great attention to details
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel and willingness to learn bespoke blinds quoting system as and when necessary.

**Qualifications**

We would expect the following qualifications for the role
- English / Maths to a high level
- Willingness to learn our bespoke blinds quotation system

**In return we offer**

Salary £23,000 raising to £25,000 if successful after probation period

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 with a hour lunch

Eligible to work in the UK

Factory / Office based

Full time contract - Permanent after completion of our required probation period of 3 months

Health Plan - After completion of required probation period of 3 months

Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

If you think you can meet these required skill sets and are looking for a new challenge, then we will look forward to receiving your CV.
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**Salary**: From £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- Good English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SEPT23
Expected start date: 04/09/2023