Machine Operative - Tufting

Tufting Machine Operator

Vacancy – Tufting Machine Operator

Location – Ossett

Hours – 40 hours per week

Salary – £26,436.80

A well-established manufacturing business is looking to recruit a General Operative to join its Tufting department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with long-term career progression opportunities and a strong team culture.

Hours of Work

This role operates on an annualised hours contract based on 2080 hours per year (equivalent to 40 hours per week including paid holidays). Monthly pay is based on this average.

Working patterns may vary depending on business demand:

During quieter periods, fewer hours may be workedHours not worked are “banked” and worked back during busier periodsEmployees will normally receive at least 24 hours’ notice of changes to working requirements

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Operating loop pile and cut pile carpet tufting machinery safely and efficientlyProducing products to specification and maintaining high quality standardsMaintaining excellent housekeeping and health & safety standardsReporting equipment faults through the maintenance reporting systemCompleting production paperwork and computer-based tasks accuratelyWorking collaboratively within the team and supporting departmental goalsDemonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Good IT literacy and confidence using computer systemsStrong attention to detailMechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilityPatience and diligence when identifying product faultsA flexible and team-oriented approach

Desirable:

Forklift truck operating experience

Full training will be provided.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidaysBirthday day offChristmas shutdownCompany pension scheme with up to 7% matched contributionCycle to work schemeMedicash planLife insurance24/7 wellbeing helplineCompany social eventsCareer progression opportunities including Line Leader and Team Leader roles

Company Culture

The business prides itself on:

Integrity, honesty, and accountabilityContinuous improvement and innovationTeam collaboration and supportDelivering excellence through people, products, and service

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.