Track Bending Technician

This is an essential manufacturing position within our production operation, responsible for producing bespoke bent curtain tracks and poles to customer specifications. Working as part of a skilled production team, you'll be involved in the manufacture, assembly, inspection and preparation of made-to-order products, ensuring every item meets our exacting quality standards. This role combines practical manufacturing skills with quality control and warehouse operations. Accuracy is critical, as every product is custom-made and directly impacts the customer experience and what we call the 'Evans Difference'.

Production

• Manufacture bespoke bent curtain tracks and poles to customer specification
• Operate specialist bending, cutting and assembly equipment safely and efficiently (full training provided)
• Assemble curtain tracks, poles and associated components in accordance with production instructions
• Interpret production paperwork and customer requirements accurately
• Carry out daily quality checks including measurement verification, fault detection and order verification
• Ensure all products are manufactured, labelled and packaged correctly to meet company quality standards
• Follow production schedules and standard operating procedures to meet daily targets
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation whilst minimising waste
• Assist with continuous improvement activities within the production department

Quality Control

• Maintain thorough product knowledge across the Evans range, with particular focus on bespoke track and pole systems
• Ensure all products meet specification before being released for dispatch
• Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process
• Liaise with your line manager, QA team or Customer Care Team to resolve quality queries

Other Duties

• Understand how errors in picking, packing and production impact the business in time, cost and customer satisfaction
• Record and report customer returns, quality issues, missed deadlines and sample requests accurately and promptly

About You

We're looking for a motivated, dependable individual who takes pride in doing a job well. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to balance speed with accuracy — both are equally important here. You'll bring:

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing quality workmanship
• The ability to read and follow production instructions accurately
• Good practical skills and confidence using hand tools and production equipment
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to raise issues when identified
• A positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to getting things right first time
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to operate a mobile hand scanner
• Familiarity with manufacturing, warehouse management or sales order systems such as SAP (desirable but not essential)
• General physical fitness, as the role involves manual handling and occasional lifting of up to 25kg

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous manufacturing, assembly or warehouse production experience is advantageous but not essential
• Experience working with made-to-order or bespoke products would be beneficial