Job Purpose:
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 home décor business hailing from the South Wales Valleys. A family owned and run business with a team of Artisans working from our Mountain Ash based workshop. We design and manufacture unique homeware products and distribute worldwide. We’re looking to expand our team by welcoming another Workshop Assistant 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: Mountain Ash, Wales. Free on-site parking / 3-minute walk from Mountain Ash 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)
- Casting Resin and Plaster products
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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?
Other Information:
- 28 days annual holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
- Discounts on products and free products
- Probation period of 3 months
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £23,809.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WORKSHOP-ASSISTANT-FT
