Rate of Pay - £14.35 per hour – (Training Rate £13.80 if applicable)
Shifts – Rotating Shifts of 6.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Thursday
Friday 6.00am to 1.00pm
and
2.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Thursday
1.00pm to 8.00pm Friday
Holidays – 30 days per year
Permanent
Immediate start
Company Description
Platt & Hill is one of the UK's leading polyester fibre processing and polyurethane foam converters, supplying the upholstery/furniture industry with high quality thermal bonded polyester wadding, latex and polyurethane foam conversion, polyester cushions and contract pillows. Established in the late 19th century the family run and owned company has earned itself a reputation of supplying quality fillings to the furniture industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Fault finding and repair of textile machines – carding machines, thermal oven, cutting section, blending lines, band knifes, pneumatics and glue fabrication line
* Machine maintenance & machine cleaning and ordering parts from external suppliers
* Work to and adhere to daily work schedule.
* Ability to log work jobs and actions taken.
* Prioritising production stoppages.
* Security responsibilities.
* Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
* Inform department manager or shift supervisor of problems and operational concerns.
* Routine maintenance schedules, including scheduled PPM (planned preventative maintenance)
* Undertake weekly audits and stock checklists for priority parts
Skills & Experience
* Mechanical Minded
* Experience in textiles machines would be an advantage but not necessary.
* Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred.
* Be good at problem-solving
* Have good communication skills
* Able to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines
* Be able to work on your own or as part of a team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £14.35 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person