Lean Manufacturing Apprentice (Tape Edger)

Our client is looking to welcome an ambitious person to join their growing Manufacturing & Warehouse team in Peterlee as a Lean Manufacturing Apprentice (Tape Edger).
Duties will include:
• Ensuring mattresses are produced to the correct specification
• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to health and safety regulations
• Operating machinery and production line equipment
• Performing quality checks and inspections to ensure finished goods are in line with quality policy
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment
• Reporting any defects or issues to management
• Meeting production targets and deadlines
• Always maintaining a clean and tidy workspace
• Complying with all company policies and procedures including ISO and make recommendations for continuous improvements
• Any other reasonable tasks as required by the management team.
Required knowledge, skills and experience:
• Previous warehouse experience is not essential
• Must be able to pass pre-employment tests including Drug & Alcohol
• Flexibility in working hours during busy periods (Core hours are 9-5 but 8am starts are sometimes required)
• Ability to work in an organised manner, cleaning as you go
• Team work
Rate of pay:
National Apprenticeship Wage
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment business.
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