Upholstery & Prototype Technician
Location
Aylesford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
ABOUT US:
Pineapple Contracts opened their doors for the first time in 1975. A family run company, started by William Hathorn, Pineapple began making pine furniture for the retail market and traded as, ‘Pine Productions’.
In 1987, Pine Productions moved their focus to the healthcare furniture market, having identified a demand for strong, safe and durable healthcare furniture which avoided the ‘institutional’ appearance, common at that time. With a new direction, a new name was required and we became simply ‘Pineapple’.
Pineapple, now a global company with headquarters in Kent (UK), have offices in France, Germany and the USA, still runs by its original ethos.
JOB TITLE: Upholstery & Prototype Technician
REPORTS TO: Head of New Product Development
LOCATION: Aylesford, UK
WORKING HOURS: 8 .00am – 4.30pm
We are looking for an Upholstery & Prototype Technician to support our New Product Development team in the creation of prototypes for new products as well as repairing and upholstering products in current lines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work closely with our in-house new product development team, creating prototypes for the development of new furniture concepts.
- On instruction from our in-house Designers & Design Engineers, create a wide range of full-scale furniture prototypes, in wood, foam and 3D printed materials for checking and testing of dimensions and strength.
- Pro-actively source and communicate with local manufacturers and craft persons to gain components that cannot be made in-house and ordering materials from local suppliers.
- Upholster and repair products as requested, working closely with other in-house upholsterers and external upholsterers as required.
- To manage and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
- Occasional travel to collect supplies and materials locally.
- Move prototypes between offices and warehouse for presentation meetings.
- Maintain good housekeeping of the prototype storage area within the warehouse.
- Assist in product strength and material testing.
- Occasional travel to customers to carry out repairs at their premises.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- A hands-on person who enjoys making and working with materials and problem solving.
- Previous upholstery experience.
- Ideally a background skilled in wood, carpentry & joinery (furniture making an advantage)
- Confident in using power and hand tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fabrics and upholstery materials.
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
- To have the ability to demonstrate examples of previous work.
- Impeccable customer service.
- Good work area housekeeping.
- Driver’s licence.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A reliable, trustworthy and pro-active self-starter happy to work independently for the NPD team.
- A pro-active problem solver who is able to think outside the box to find innovative solutions.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Able to work well under pressure and happy to work to tight deadlines when needed.
- A strong interest in the design and construction of furniture/products.
- Self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and can-do attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Embodies our company people values:
- Teamwork
- Committed
- Ownership
- Positive
- Responsive
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
- Extra day’s leave for your birthday
- Regular team socials and events
- Monthly pizza Fridays
- Fruit and snacks are provided daily
- Employee referrals bonus scheme
- Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes
- Company volunteering day
- Annual pay reviews
- High quality office environment
- Sustainability focused business
- Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station
We look forward to receiving your application.
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