Closing Room Operative

Posted: Thursday, 27 March 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 26 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/27/2025 07:35:02
Indexed on: 03/27/2025 07:35:02

Location: Northampton, NTH, , GB

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Hermes is hiring!

Description:

As part of the Northampton manufacturing team, this position is required to manually fit and stitch together the prepared workload to form the basis of a leather shoe upper. To engage in a range of production activities working as a team and as an individual to aid in meeting the production objectives in terms of quality and quantity in an effective manner.

Nature and scope of the main activities:
  • To be fully competent in all aspects of stitching a shoe upper by using a sewing machine, including under edging, sides, caps etc.
  • To be fully competent/or a willingness to learn all aspects of fitting a shoe upper.
  • Work as part of a team and on an individual basis working to obtain the daily/weekly targets ensuring quality is at the highest standard.
  • Able to prioritise the work to meet production needs.
  • Be prepared to flex daily workload if required to take account of exceptional events, such as urgent tickets, machine breakdowns, lack of materials, etc. and communicate to relevant Team Leader / Supervisor.
  • Liaise with the Team Leader and/or Supervisor to address specific quality or production problems.
  • Ensure departmental machinery and equipment is in good working order and any problems are reported to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor.


    • Person Specification
  • Previous experience in the shoe industry (or similar) in a stitching/machinist role is essential
  • Must be fully competent in using a sewing machine
  • Previous experience is advantageous
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to train others once fully trained
  • Self-motivated
  • High standards of workmanship within own work
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • A responsible and conscientious attitude
  • Calmness under pressure
  • The ability to respect confidential company or personal information

    • Responsibilities:

    Please review the job description.

    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

    Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

    Benefits:

    Please see the job description for benefits.

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