Workroom Assistant (Temp to Perm)

We are recruiting for a client based between Newark and Grantham for a Workroom assistant.

Hours – Monday to Friday either 9am to 5pm or 8.30am to 4.30pm and this position is temporary to permanent.

Starting Hourly rate: £11.44ph-£12.21ph

Joining a small but extremely busy team, you will assist the production staff in the workshop fetching and carrying of materials, cutting material to size, packing and helping load finished product. Training will be provided, we are looking for someone with a good work ethic and keen to be part of a team.

We are a small team, so we rely on trust, positive, friendly attitudes, & a flexible approach to ensure we keep the orders coming and our customers happy.

As Workroom Assistant you will:
• Look at the customer order and cut out material to specified lengths and sizes.
• Pack/batch our products ready for dispatch with couriers
• Support by doing a final check the drapes for any defects before dispatch.
• Cut our floor protection to size for customer orders.
• Support with off-loading deliveries of our fabric
• Support with general workroom housekeeping
• Drive the company van occasionally to collect fabric and some deliveries.
• Support with stock-take

Successful candidates will:
• Care & have high personal standards about the quality of work they deliver.
• Have good attention to detail and meet quality standards.
• Be able to follow instructions and a set way of working.
• Be able measure accurately.
• Be able to work well within a team
• Have the ability to communicate well, learn quickly & take feedback.
• Ideally have worked in a similar production/work room environment.
• Be able to lift and carry heavy rolls of fabric
• A full UK driving license