Deputy Team Leader - Tiverton, United Kingdom - Heathcoat Fabrics

Heathcoat Fabrics
Heathcoat Fabrics
Verified Company
Tiverton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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  • Two positions available
  • Popular 4Shift work pattern
- £16.25/hr

  • Company profit share
  • Ref: 167/8 (please quote)

_We are looking to recruit two Deputy Team Leaders to join this key part of our woven fabric production._

About us:


Heathcoat Fabrics are proud winners of The Queen's Award for Enterprise for Innovation and, as part of our team, you will contribute to some of the most innovative technical fabric-making projects anywhere in the world.

We are committed to ensuring our people have the skills and confidence to excel in their field, providing ongoing development opportunities for individuals to progress at all levels.


Our market-leading engineered têxtiles keep emergency services crews safe, help renewable energy industries combat climate change, protect our armed forces, safeguard the environment, enhance the lifespan and efficiency of road, rail and air transport, and even safely deliver a soft landing on distant planets.


About the department and the role:
Our yarn texturising department 'Xtex' is the starting point in producing some of Heathcoat Fabrics' highest-quality technical fabrics. Our
Xtex Operatives play a key and active role in improving yarn performance and processibility.


The Deputy Team Leaders will deputise for the Team Leader when they are unavailable on a shift, supplying a constant flow of weft yarn to our Synchrotec weaving production, using high and medium-tenacity texturizing machines, twisting machines, and intermingling technology.


Key responsibilities for this role include assisting with training new starters within the department when required, being responsible for production machinery within an operator's work area and contributing to any continuous improvement activities within the department as required.


Skills, knowledge and experience required:


  • A logical approach
  • Ability to work well in a team and on your initiative
  • An understanding of health and safety issues in a production environment
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good dexterity and handeye coordination
  • Effective communication skills
4-shift rotating pattern - 14 shifts over 28 days

  • 12hour shifts require working both days and nights
06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00

Training and development opportunities available

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What you can expect from us:

  • Engaging work culture
  • Environmentally conscious company
  • Company profit share
scheme

  • Company contribution pension plan
  • Personal learning and development
  • Leadership development and mentoring programmes
  • 34 days holiday per year
  • Canteen
  • Onsite car and cycle parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Enhanced maternity benefits
  • Health & dental plans
  • Company sick pay and life assurance
  • Tech and Cycle Schemes
  • Discounts with participating local shops and businesses
  • Contribute to highprofile têxtile projects
  • Privately owned, debtfree company

For further information on this vacancy please contact:

  • Human Resources Team
  • Heathcoat Fabrics Limited,
  • Westexe, Tiverton EX16 5LL UK
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