Production / Factory Operator

5 days ago

Washington, 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 - Day Shift and Backshift on a weekly rotation (Flexibility required during busy periods)

**Hourly Wage**: £12.60 per hour, plus a monthly attendance bonus and shift allowance for back shift

**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 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 the customers’ requirements using a variety of hand tools such as nail guns, staple guns and chop saws.

The main duties of the role within fitting department are to fit the exterior and interior 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.

Materials we work with comprise of solid wood, MDF and Chipboard, wicker, 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.
- 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 four weeks you should assume on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Work Location: In person

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