Vacancy: Backing Plant Operative

Title: Backing Plant Operative

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Based at: Brookhouse Mill

Hours per week: 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm, rotating fortnightly 

Job Purpose

As a Backing Plant Operative, you will support the smooth and efficient running of Cormar’s carpet backing operation. You will operate machinery and equipment safely and effectively, monitor process data, and help ensure the quality of finished carpets meets company standards. Working as part of a team, you will maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment, contributing to the overall performance of the department.

Values in Action

At Cormar, our values guide how we work. In this role, you will:

•    Trust – Work carefully and consistently, ensuring that your colleagues can rely on your accuracy and commitment.
•    Respect – Follow safety rules, support your team, and treat others fairly and professionally.
•    Ambition – Take pride in your work and look for opportunities to learn and improve.
•    Together – Contribute to team success by communicating clearly and helping others when needed.
•    Reliable – Be dependable, punctual, and consistent in delivering high-quality work every shift.

Key Responsibilities

•    Operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently, including FLT booms and HMI control systems.
•    Monitor process data in real time and make appropriate adjustments to maintain production quality.
•    Contribute to the achievement of departmental goals by completing daily duties to the required standards.
•    Ensure product quality meets specifications and report any issues promptly.
•    Work flexibly within the team, covering other duties as required.
•    Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards in all work areas.
•    Follow all site health and safety rules and procedures.
•    Report any incidents, hazards, or near misses immediately.
•    Support the Operations Supervisor and colleagues to meet production and safety objectives.
•    Take part in company initiatives and improvement projects when required.

Team Cormar

•    Demonstrate and promote Cormar’s values every day.
•    Work positively and respectfully as part of a team.
•    Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others.
•    Contribute to improvement activities, including company surveys and culture programmes.
•    Understand how your work supports departmental and organisational goals.

Skills & Qualifications

•    Ability to communicate clearly within the team and across departments.
•    Understanding of manufacturing processes and how the department supports wider production.
•    Ability to work accurately and to agreed deadlines.
•    Basic IT and administration skills for recording production and quality information.
•    NVQ Level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques (advantageous).
•    Physically capable of manual work, including bending, lifting, and climbing steps.
•    Willingness to work as part of a team and follow safe working practices.

Please send applications to Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4HR, or email carla.grant@cormarcarpets.co.uk