Production / Factory Operator

4 days ago

Washington NE BZ, United Kingdom JC Atkinson & Son Ltd Full time

Company: JC Atkinson & Son Ltd

Location: Wear Industrial Estate, Washington, NE38 9BZ

Hours and Contract: Full-Time Permanent Role

Shifts: Monday - Friday - Backshift - Starting at 14:00 (Flexibility required during busy periods)

Hourly Wage: £12.60 per hour, plus shift allowance on top of advertised wage and a monthly attendance bonus.

About JC Atkinson

Founded in 1936, JC Atkinson is the UK's leading independent manufacturer and distributor of coffins, caskets, and related products for the funeral industry. We employ over 130 staff members across three locations in the North East.

Our company is known for offering an extensive range of products, from traditional and modern designs to environmentally sustainable options, all delivered nationwide with superior quality and customer service.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of competitively priced, high-quality, and ethically manufactured products for the UK funeral trade.

Please see our company website for more information about us

Role Overview

Due to business growth we are hiring a number of Factory Operators to join our team of manufacturing staff at our main factory based on Sedling Road, Wear Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear.

The main duties of the roles within our assembly department are to assemble coffins and caskets according to our customers' requirements using a variety of hand tools such as nail guns, staple guns and chop saws.

Materials we work with comprise of solid wood, MDF, Chipboard, wicker and bamboo etc.

Some products require more work than others and there is a need for accuracy at all times and teamwork and attention to detail are essential for the role.

Due to the nature of our products, previous experience in woodwork is desirable, however full training will be given.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Desirable to have knowledge and experience with woodwork assembly and using hand tools.
  • Dexterous / handy.
  • Keen to carry out housekeeping duties within their work area.
  • Good communication and administration skills.
  • Physically fit due to the nature of the role you will carry out manual handling duties on a daily basis.
  • Willing to do overtime during peak manufacturing periods.
  • A flexible can-do attitude to work.

How To Apply

If you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role and you wish to apply, please apply via Indeed. Successful persons will be invited to an interview and site tour.

Due to the high number of applicants we receive, we are unable to reply back to all applicants. If you have not heard anything after four weeks you should assume on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.60 per hour

Work Location: In person

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