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Barbour (J Barbour & Sons Ltd)
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South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Feed on Operator
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Job Description
Company Description: J. Barbour & Sons Ltd founded in 1894 is a British lifestyle brand, home to the iconic wax jacket we design, manufacture and market stylish functional clothing and footwear for men, women and children inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. We are the proud holder of three Royal warrants, most recently we have celebrated our 125 years and remain true to our core values as a fifth-generation family business. Barbour is sold in over 40 countries worldwide, including Europe, the US and Japan but we have our headquarters and roots firmly located in the North East of England. Position Overview: We are currently recruiting for a Feed on Operator to join the Barbour team based at South Shields. This is a key role within the Factory and is responsible for maintaining line feed-on and work in progress requirements which will enable the Factory to meet productivity, quality, and delivery targets . Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * To sort and set up cut work blocks to the loading table and load all Diablos (Hangers) with jacket parts ready for manufacture. * To meet productivity targets in relation to making garments to meet deadlines as identified on the production schedule. * To meet agreed quality standards aiming for 'right first time'. * To report any defective equipment to your Team Leader and maintain the general housekeeping of your own workplace. Skills and Experience: * Competent in handling numerical data * Good verbal and written communication skills * Manual dexterity skills * Good eye for detail * Able to work quickly and accurately * Able to work as part of a team * Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve targets Benefits: * Discretionary Company bonus scheme * Staff discount * Staff shop * Healthcare cash plan * 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays * Free onsite parking * Subsidised canteen Additional information: * The role can be physically demanding due to all tasks being carried out from a standing position. * This role is based in our Factory at South Shields working Monday to Friday on a shift basis between 7am & 8pm as a result of adjustments to the standard working pattern to meet social distancing requirements. This is a temporary arrangement after which the standard working pattern of Monday to Thursday 7.45am - 5.15pm will apply.