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Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

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  • Southend on Sea, Essex, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • ManufacturingOp
  • 24/09/2026
Job description

Join one of our clients, a leading player in the aerospace industry, as a Manufacturing Operative, in the Upholstery department. Contribute to maintaining product standards and be part of innovation in aerospace.

Role: Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

Location: Southend-On-Sea

Pay rate: £14.19 an hour DOE

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm 8am-1pm Fridays (39 hours per week) 

Permanent, full time position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cut parts according to drawings, templates, and instructions to create kits.
  • Ensure the highest product quality.
  • Use adhesives to bond various parts together.
  • Maintain traceability by following guidelines and instructions.
  • Dress sewn covers for cushion assembly.
  • Promote and adhere to safety procedures.
  • Perform necessary rework as directed by Management or Inspection.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in Upholstery.
  • Proficiency in working within a Manufacturing environment.
  • Competence in utilizing small hand tools such as scissors and knives.
  • Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to handle tasks effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Having an experience of foam building/shaping, as well as ability to read drawings is desirable, but not essential.

Personal Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving mindset

Company Benefits

  • Health Care Cash Plan*
  • Employee Assistance Programme*
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
  • Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexitime
  • Early finish on Friday’s
  • Sports and Social Club
  • Free car parking
  • Free access to a local gym
  • Onsite café

To apply for this Upholstery position please send your updated CV to southend@gap-personnel.com or call us for more details on 01702 987900

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