Fitter

4 days ago


Washington, United Kingdom JC Atkinson & Son Ltd Full time

**Job Description: Coffin Fitter**

**Company**:JC Atkinson & Son Ltd

**Location**:Wear Industrial Estate, NE38 9BZ

**Hours and Contract**: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 39 Hours a week, Back shift pattern

**Salary**: £12.60 Per Hour

**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.

**Role Overview**

Due to business growth we are hiring a coffin fitter to join our team of manufacturing personnel at our head office is based in Washington, Tyne & Wear.

The main duties of the role within fitting are to fit the interior and exterior components to coffins caskets in line with customer requests using a variety of hand tools. Items to be fit include handles, frill, decorative plaques etc.

You will use a variety of hand tools and techniques to prepare and finish the coffins, and work with materials including solid wood, MDF, and Chipboard. Some products require more work than others and high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, along with strong teamwork and time management skills.

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

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 two weeks, You should assume on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking

Work Location: In person


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