Job Description

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To assist in our workshops production of handmade homeware products. Many aspects of the manufacturing process will be carried out in this role; from working with raw materials to the finishing of products to a very high standard.

Company Overview:

We are a handmade gothic home decor business hailing from the South Wales Valleys. A family owned and run business with a team of Artisans working from our Aberaman based workshop. We design and manufacture unique homeware products and distribute worldwide. We're looking to expand our team by welcoming another Workshop Assistant/Artisan to our manufacturing/production team on the workshop floor.

Overview of Job:

Full time position (37.5 hours per week. 8am-4pm Monday-Friday).

Permanent Role (Probation period of 3 months)

Paid over-time mandatory during peak production times.

Location: Aberaman Industrial Estate. 10-minute walk from Cwmbach train station. Due to the nature of our business this role cannot be carried out on a remote basis; all work is carried out in our workshop.

Starting Salary: National Living Wage (Hourly paid/Monthly payroll)

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Production processes; making homeware products in volume from start to finish (using machinery and power tools)

- Working with and understanding raw materials (resin, plaster)

- Hand preparation of products; sanding/preparing them for the painting stage.

- Spray Painting and hand painting of products

- Hand finishing/painting of products/final touches/assembly

Key Skills:

- Ability to understand and follow health and safety guidelines, operating procedures and protocols.

- Strong team player that is very aware of their surroundings and others.

- Have a strong work-ethic and high level of care/pride in the work they produce.

- The ability to learn and operate in a fast-paced, busy environment. Please note we are a very busy workshop and growing business so adaptability is essential.

- Capability to excel at multi-tasking in a role where by several processes are being carried out.

- A 'can-do' attitude. The glass is half-full here!

- A strong eye for detail is critical.

- Have high energy; this role requires someone to work with pace.

- No fear of getting your hands dirty

- Able to work as part of a small team and understand excellent time management whilst working to time based schedules.

- Ability to safely use power tools and workshop machinery (training is provided)

- Practical, reliable, flexible; as we are a small hard working team of Artisans these are important attributes to us.

Experience you'll need:

- You'll have experience in a field where your skill set can be transferred (as per Key Skills above).

- Working within a small team and therefore understand the importance of time management and the importance of communicating efficiently to achieve shared goals.

- Working to time-based schedules & meeting KPI's.

- Have experience working in a very 'hands-on' active role. This is not a desk-job and requires you to be stood/constantly on the move in the workshop to work at different stations. Manual Handling is carried out daily.

- Working in a busy environment where multi-tasking is key.

- Working in a role that required you to have a keen eye for detail and ensure high standards of quality were executed consistently.

- Working within an environment that required you to tidy/clean as you work.

As full training will be carried out by our experienced and highly skilled team you do not need relevant experience in making/manufacturing to apply - but any previous experience may be advantageous to your application. A transferable skill set and real enthusiasm to learn is key to excelling in our team.

When Applying:

Please add a short covering letter when applying for the role, this should include (but not limited to) the following:

1. What could you bring to the team as our new Workshop Assistant?

2. What relevant skills / attributes / experience do you have that you think will aid you in excelling at this role?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 23,809.50 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person