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Stenter Operator

Avid Personnel Ltd
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leek, Staffordshire ST13, England

Salary

£12.21 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A skilled position has opened in a small family-run textile business requiring a candidate with a background in textiles or manufacturing.
  • The role involves operating a stenter, a fabric drying and finishing machine, with a strong emphasis on quality checking and health and safety.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience or be willing to undergo full training, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
  • Manual labor, including lifting heavy loads and feeding fabric into the machine, is required, and flexibility is essential.
  • The position is full-time, offering a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, with benefits including casual dress, a company pension, and free on-site parking.
Job description

An opportunity for a skilled position in our small family ran business has arisen.

The ideal candidate would be from a textile or manufacturing background.

The job requires the employee to run a stenter, which is a fabric drying/ finishing machine.

Our production relies on this machine therefore it is imperative that close attention to detail such as quality checking is adhered to. Health and safety is also a priority when running this machine.

Full training will be given by our expert stenter operator.

The running of the machine has its complexities, meaning the ideal candidate will be one who takes due care and attention when operating machinery as well as one who is forward thinking and is able to take on own initiative.

Manual labour is also part of the running of this machine. You will be required to lift heavy loads ( lifting gear is available) and manually feed fabric into the machine which requires flexibility.

Should the right candidate be found and they are fully competent is using the stenter, pay will be reviewed.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate a Stenter (Textile Drying Machine)
  • Ensuring good quality work
  • Stenter first line of examination
  • Safety first approach

Duties:

  • Ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team, and work to deadlines.
  • Ensure that duties are carried out to the best of your ability.
  • Routine inspection, and close attention to detail.
  • Must be a quick learner, hardworking, reliable and committed.
  • Responsible for keeping your work area tidy.
  • Experience is preferred or full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.21ph

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday


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