General Operative - Tent Manufacturing
📍 Location: Honiton, EX14
💰 Pay: £25,500 - £29,900 pa (£11.55 - £13.55 per hour (based on experience)) + yearly bonus
🕒 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:45-17:00, Friday 7:45 - 15:15 (42.5 hrs/week)
⏳ Overtime: Available at basic rate
🎄 Christmas Shutdown: 1-2 weeks over the festive period

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on General Operative to join our team in manufacturing high-quality tents. You'll be responsible for cutting, marking, and welding materials while following technical drawings, templates, and work instructions. Other tasks include construction, picking, and packing of products.

💡 No prior experience? No problem! Full on-the-job training is provided to help you develop essential skills.

What We're Looking For:

✔️ Good DIY skills & practical abilities
✔️ Previous industrial machine experience (preferred but not essential)
✔️ Strong attention to detail
✔️ Good timekeeping & attendance
✔️ Ability to work independently & meet deadlines
✔️ Understanding of imperial & metric measurements
✔️ Comfortable handling heavy PVC & fabrics
✔️ Hands-on manufacturing skills

Why Join Us?

✅ Full-time, permanent role with job security
✅ Yearly company performance-based bonus
✅ Supportive training & development
✅ Active, hands-on work environment

Interview Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a one-day work trial to experience the role firsthand