Position Overview & Specifications

Furniture Factory Powder coating assistant and furniture assembly operative – Job description

03.04.23

We are a small, yet busy contract furniture manufacturer producing quality batch and bespoke furniture, for offices, universities, churches, and hotels.

We require a factory based, powder coating assistant and furniture assembly operative. The successful candidate will ideally have a good knowledge and experience of assembling products and operating power and hand tools. The ability to produce accurate, high-quality work at an acceptable rate of output, working within a small team is essential.

Powder coating preparation, furniture assembly and general duties will include:

Operating , sanding, and finishing equipment.
Lifting and handling steel furniture parts on and off powder coating trolleys.
Assisting with the assembly of furniture products in the factory.
Packing products ready for dispatch.
Loading and unloading vehicles as required.
Fetching and carrying components and finished products as instructed.
Assisting colleagues where additional labour is required.
Delivering and collecting parts from local sub-suppliers, so full driving licence essential.
Immediately report all discovered damage or faults in components, or finished product, to a supervisor.
Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
Maintain high standard of factory cleanliness and housekeeping.
Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
Follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

Additional skills/capabilities that would be useful:

The ability to drive and operate a forklift for loading and unloading vans and lorries would be an advantage, with the appropriate license to do so.
1st Aider would be a bonus.

A flexible attitude is sought along with a practical hands-on approach, and a team player in a busy, but small factory environment.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

Benefits: