At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning bouquets and ensure top-notch quality in a vibrant team.
- Company: Join Flamingo Flowers, a leading floral supplier in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern for an awesome work-life balance.
- Other info: Full training provided with great opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team delivering beautiful products to customers.
- Qualifications: Experience in bouquet making or production is a plus; attention to detail is key.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Flamingo Flowers is looking for skilled and enthusiastic operatives to join our production team in Sandy. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in bouquet making, flower handling, packing, or production environments who take pride in delivering high-quality products while working efficiently as part of a team. You will play an important role in creating beautiful bouquets and floral products that meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, sleeve, wrap, and label bouquets to customer specifications.
- Ensure flower placement, bouquet presentation, and product quality meet required standards.
- Replace damaged or poor-quality flowers and report ongoing quality issues.
- Work with team members to achieve production and performance targets.
- Operate equipment, including guillotines, safely and in accordance with procedures.
- Supply workstations with materials to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
- Check date codes, labels, and product specifications for accuracy.
- Segregate waste and support waste reduction initiatives.
- Assist with training and supporting new team members.
- Follow all hygiene, food safety, quality, and health & safety procedures.
- Maintain clean and organised work areas in line with the company's "Clean as You Go" policy.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in bouquet making, flower handling, packing, manufacturing, or a similar production environment is desirable.
- Good level of English, literacy, and numeracy skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently to production targets.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible, proactive, and willing to support different teams when required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
Why Join Flamingo Flowers
- Work for one of the UK's leading floral suppliers.
- 4 on, 4 off shift pattern providing a great work-life balance.
- Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Friendly, supportive, and team-focused working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression within the business.
If you enjoy working with flowers, have a keen eye for detail, and want to be part of a team delivering high-quality products to customers across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.
Skilled Operative in Beeston employer: Flamingo Group
Flamingo Flowers is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and team-focused work environment in Sandy, Bedfordshire. With a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, employees enjoy a great work-life balance while receiving full training and ongoing development opportunities, paving the way for career progression within one of the UK's leading floral suppliers.
