Factory Operative

3 weeks ago


Chichester, United Kingdom West Sussex Office Furniture Ltd Full time

**FACTORY OPERATIVE**

**West Sussex Office Furniture Ltd, **are a manufacturing distributor in commercial office and educational furniture, based in Chichester.

We are looking for a SAW Operative to work in the MILL department, with the ability to be flexible should we require you to work in other departments in the factory, if the need arises.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- Measuring, cutting, and preparing natural and engineered wood for the operation of the saw machinery.
- Achieving daily production target as per production schedule.
- Completion of jobs on time ready for despatch deadline.
- Working from technical drawings.
- High attention to detail to make sure measurements are accurate to prevent mistakes and wastage.
- Forklift operating duties.
- Reporting all deficiencies and issues concerning Health & Safety, your working environment, equipment, and quality to your Production Manager.
- Quality checking all material prior to the CNC process.
- Clean and maintain machinery / tools.
- Any technical machinery defaults are reported to the Production Manager in a timely manner.
- Compliance with Health & Safety procedures and responsibilities at all times.
- Safety conscious and wear correct PPE.
- General labouring duties.

**Please note, this role will involve standing for long periods and working in warm and cold temperatures. It will also involve repeated lifting and carrying of products.**

**Requirements**:

- Experience of working within a fast paced and demanding manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.
- High attention to detail and level of accuracy.
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence would be an advantage.
- Have a can-do attitude and strive to meet deadlines and targets.
- Good communication skills.
- Numerate and literate, ability to read paperwork and understand measurements.
- Excellent attendance and time keeping is essential.
- Previous experience of operating machinery and hand power tools.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
- Be able to carry out a broad range of tasks across all areas of the manufacturing process.

**Hours**: Mon - Thurs 7.30am to 16.30pm Fri 7.30am to 12.30pm (39 hrs a week)

**Breaks**: 30-minute lunch & two 15-minute tea breaks

**Start**: ASAP

**Benefits**:28 days holiday, On-site parking, Company Pension, Health & Welling Support Services, PPE provided, Allowance towards toe-capped boots, Company events, Early Friday finish.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SAW Operative Feb 23


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