1. Batley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
2. Permanent
3. £12.50 to £12.50
We are looking for a Multi Skilled Production Operative to join our fast-growing business.
General Details
Position Multi Skilled production Operative
Location HSL Units 1-3a, Grange Road Industrial Estate, Grange Rd, Soothill, Batley WF17 6LN
Salary £12.50 per hours depending on skills
Hours 39 hours
Monday- Thursday 6am-415pm or 7am-515pm Fridays off.
Permanent position
Benefits
4. Health cash plan offered through Westfield Health giving cashback on optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more
5. Westfield rewards – spend and collect points or discounted shopping vouchers (e.g. 7% off at M&S), discounted gym membership etc.
6. Colleague discount (50% on HSL furniture for personal use & 20% for family and friends)
7. Contributory pension
8. Death-in-service cover (qualifying period applies)
9. 30 days’ holiday including public holidays – increasing to 33 for long-standing service
10. Discretionary bonus (usually paid annually & qualifying period applies)
11. Surprise and delight events (e.g. Fish & Chip Thursday, ice-cream treats, afternoon tea, Easter eggs, Christmas lunch, Christmas meal)
12. Free onsite parking (at most locations)
Multi skilled Production Operative job details
Working as part of a Manufacturing Team, that delivers comfort solutions through a range of quality furniture products. The Multi-Skilled Operative, reporting to the Production Manager, will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing team carrying out a variety of roles in the production process. Working in a fast paced production environment ensuring targets and deadlines are met and outputs meet the quality standards and product specifications.
Key responsibilities
13. Complying with Health and Safety procedures as set out in the company’s Health and Safety policy.
14. Ensuring good housekeeping is maintained at all times.
15. Support overtime within the business when needed.
16. Use of air compressed hand tools.
17. Hand filling furniture cushions.
18. Assembly of furniture using various hand tools.
19. Prepping of furniture prior to upholstery attaching foam, springs and other furniture components.
20. Assembly of action mechanisms and attaching motors.
21. Building action mechanisms and attaching electrical operating systems.
22. Other ad-hoc tasks to assist in modern furniture production.
23. Packaging and labelling of finished furniture items for despatch.
Do you have
24. Previous experience of working in a modern furniture production role.
25. Competent in using a variety of hand tools.
26. Attention to detail.
About HSL
HSL is a nationally recognised furniture retailer with a first-class reputation for comfort, quality, and customer care. We are a proud, Yorkshire-based and family-owned business with 55 stores (and growing) across the UK and a national home visit service. For over 55 years we have been handcrafting and selling chairs, sofas and beds that have made a real difference to the wellbeing and comfort of each and every one of our customers. HSL’s feel good furniture is designed to ensure that the key areas of the body are fully supported, improving an individual’s overall posture and wellbeing.
Our factory is also featured on Inside the Factory on BBC and we are thrilled that HSL has been recognised as a 2 Star Outstanding company with Best Companies for 2024.
We have been awarded manufactures guild mark.
We want all HSL colleagues to feel part of a special community where you are valued for your contributions, inspired to make a difference and empowered to do the right thing. We recognise and celebrate what makes people unique.