Job Description

FACTORY OPERATIVE

West Sussex Office Furniture Ltd,

is a leading manufacturing distributor specialising in commercial office and educational furniture, based in Chichester.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Factory Operative to join our team in the MILL department. The ideal candidate will have the ability to be flexible and work in various departments within the factory as needed. Full training will be provided to candidates who demonstrate a genuine interest in developing a career in manufacturing.

Key Details:

Department: MILL (with flexibility to work in other factory areas) Hours: 39:00 hours per week Mon-Thu 07:30am - 16:30pm Fri 07:30am - 12:30pm Start Date: ASAP

Main Responsibilities - SAW Machine & Edger Machine Operation:

Measuring, cutting, and preparing natural and engineered wood for saw machinery operations.

Operating Homag SAW to precise specifications from technical drawings.

Operating Biesse Stream A Edge Banding Machine, setting up and operating according to specifications.

Properly feeding wood panels and adjusting settings for quality edge banding.

Inspecting finished products for defects and ensuring quality standards.

Achieving daily production targets according to schedules.

Completing jobs on time to meet dispatch deadlines.

Working with high attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements.

Minimising material wastage through careful planning and execution.

Conducting quality checks on materials prior to CNC processing.

Operating forklift for material handling when needed.

Cleaning and maintaining saw machinery and tools.

Reporting technical machinery faults promptly.

Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Always wearing appropriate PPE

Requirements:

Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.

High attention to detail and level of accuracy.

Excellent organising skills.

Counterbalance Forklift Licence would be advantageous.

Can-do attitude with a focus on meeting deadlines and targets.

Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.

Numeracy and literacy with the ability to read paperwork and understand measurements.

Excellent attendance and timekeeping.

Previous experience operating machinery and hand power tools.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Willingness to learn and work overtime when required.

Physical Requirements:

This role will involve standing for lengthy periods.

Work in both warm and cold temperatures.

Repeated lifting and carrying of heavy products.

Benefits:

28 days holiday

On-site parking

Company pension

Health & well-being support services

Provided PPE

Allowance towards toe-capped boots

Company events

Early Friday finish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,364.00-27,378.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Overtime
Work Location: In person