Upholstery Technician

Kenect Recruitment is looking to hire an experienced Upholstery Technician for a temp-perm position in Atherstone!If you do not have relevant experience, please do not apply.The Company : Our client is a specialist healthcare equipment manufacturer and distributor. They have been distributing medical seating for the past 17 years. Formed in 2008, they specialize in producing hospital chairs.Shift Pattern : Monday to Thursday : 07 : 00 am to 16 : 30 pmFriday : 07 : 00 am to 13 : 00 pmSalary : £13.30 per hour plus holiday pay accrual at 12.07%The Role : The primary focus of this role is upholstery. Key responsibilities include : Upholstery workExperience in upholstery (preferably medical or automotive seating)Gluing and assembling of foam cushionsStretching, stapling, and trimming of medical upholstery (no sewing)Assembling medical chairs and furnitureProficiency in using hand and power tools, including drills, band saws, air gunsQuality checking to a high standardPreparing furniture for dispatchAdditional Responsibilities : Involvement in the manufacturing process from start to finish of medical furniture; the work can be variedQuality control checking of upholstered items / furnitureThis role is fast-paced and physically demanding due to lifting products such as steel frames and plastic molded backings. The focus will be on upholstery and assembling the finished frames and upholstery parts, so any experience in medical or automotive upholstery would be beneficial.If you do not have relevant experience, please do not apply.Benefits : Temp-perm positionWeekly payHoliday and pension contributionsOn-the-job trainingPromotion and progression opportunitiesSecure car park for your car or bike.Essentials : Must have experience using the above toolsMust be able to lift heavy items in a fast-paced environmentMust have a full, up-to-date CV containing no gaps in employmentMust have previous warehouse experience, ideally within the medical industryMust be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS checkA FLT Reach license preferred but not essentialInterested?Then don't hang about - we expect this role to go quickly.What are you waiting for?Apply today