General Operator - Trim - Temporary

Department: Manufacturing – Trim
Hours: 38 hours per week
Employment: Agency

We are looking for General Operators to join our Manufacturing team.

You will support the preparation, trimming, finishing and assembly of vehicle interior components. This is a hands‑on manufacturing role where quality, attention to detail and craftsmanship are essential.

You will work as part of a team to meet daily production targets while ensuring that every component is completed to the required Lotus quality and safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, measuring, marking and cutting leather, fabric, vinyl, foam and other trim materials using patterns and templates.
• Operating industrial sewing machines to join trim materials, including decorative and functional stitching.
• Supporting embroidery processes for logos, branding and decorative features.
• Removing and replacing existing leather, fabric and trim materials in preparation for retrimming.
• Applying adhesives correctly and accurately to materials and components.
• Positioning, stretching, wrapping and bonding leather, fabric, foam and other materials onto components.
• Trimming and finishing materials, including forming corners and edges and ensuring seams and joins are correctly positioned.
• Assembling and fitting completed trim components.
• Inspecting finished work for wrinkles, creases, stitching defects, adhesive marks, alignment issues and other cosmetic defects.
• Carrying out controlled rework and repairs where required.
• Following documented manufacturing processes and completing tasks within allocated production times.
• Handling materials, tools and equipment with care.
• Communicating any quality, material or production concerns to your Team Leader.
• Following all health and safety requirements and correctly using the Personal Protective Equipment provided.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working with leather, fabric or other covering materials.
• Basic trimming, sewing, upholstery or similar practical skills.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Basic mechanical skills and confidence using hand and power tools.
• The ability to read and follow written instructions and standard work processes.
• The ability to work to defined production times and quality standards.
• A reliable, flexible and self-motivated approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Previous vehicle trimming experience is desirable, and a City & Guilds, NVQ or similar qualification in Vehicle Trimming or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Candidates with limited previous trimming experience may also be considered, with training provided to help achieve the required standard.

This role isa temporary on-going role, pay rolled on behalf of one of our supporting agencies.

This is a hands‑on role within a manufacturing workshop environment. You will be working to defined processes, production targets and strict quality standards.

The role can be physically demanding and includes periods of standing, lifting and the detailed manipulation of materials and components.

You will be responsible for the quality of your own work and for working safely at all times to protect yourself and those around you.

Please note: The site is in a rural location and is not served by regular public transport. You will therefore need to be able to reliably travel to and from work.

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