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Join our friendly team and manufacture music strings for the stars
Our well established family run business has new vacancies available at our factory in Sevenoaks, England.
We are Rotosound, Britain’s premier music string manufacturer. We’re currently welcoming new members to our dedicated team.
You will receive in-house training, providing you with the skills to produce our world-class musical instrument accessories alongside your fellow teammates.
We have many roles suited to those good with their hands and take pride in their work. From manual string winders and packers to machine operators, you’ll build a rewarding career for yourself.
A family-run company since 1958, Rotosound is now run by the founder’s son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Kathy How. Based in Sevenoaks, Kent; a town with excellent transport links. The factory employs a diverse team including many music lovers.
Rotosound produces strings for guitar, bass, and other string instruments. Their products have been used by music legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, The Clash, Guns N’ Roses, U2, and many more.
Rotosound Manufacturing Limited • Sevenoaks • Kent • TN13 2HU
Dispatch Clerk / General Assistant
- Permanent, full-time
- Immediate start
- Full training provided
- Sevenoaks, Kent
We are seeking to recruit for the role of Dispatch Clerk which includes some General Assistant responsibilities. These include:
- Picking and packing of orders, labelling and preparing for shipping.
- Overseeing all courier and fright collections, both UK & Export.
- Checking-in of imported products, unpacking and replenishing the warehouse.
- Be responsible for goods in, ensuring they reach their intended recipient along with any accompanying paperwork.
- Regular stocktaking.
- Covering & assisting other team members & departments when the need arises.
Please note this role may require some heavy lifting. Experience would be ideal, although not essential as training will be provided.
The position is permanent and full time. 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.45pm.
15-minute morning and afternoon tea breaks and 45-minute lunch. 28 days’ holiday per annum inclusive of public and bank holidays.
The Rotosound factory is located in the market town of Sevenoaks in Kent. The factory is a 10-minute walk from Sevenoaks train station and a 10-minute drive from the M25 and M26.
Machine Operator
- Permanent, full-time
- Immediate start
- Full training provided
- Sevenoaks, Kent
We are seeking to recruit machine operators working in a standing position. No experience is needed, as full training will be provided.
These positions are permanent and full time. 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.45pm.
15-minute morning and afternoon tea breaks and 45-minute lunch. 28 days’ holiday per annum inclusive of public and bank holidays.
The Rotosound factory is located in the market town of Sevenoaks in Kent. The factory is a 10-minute walk from Sevenoaks train station and a 10-minute drive from the M25 and M26.
Factory Engineer
- Permanent, full-time
- Immediate start
- Competitive salary
- Sevenoaks, Kent
We currently have a vacancy for an engineer and general maintenance person, who will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of approximately 40 bespoke string winding machines and a number of ad-hoc duties around the building. A forklift truck license would be an asset.
General workshop experience and tool room knowledge is vital, as is the operating of lathes, milling machines and grinders for the fabrication of machine parts and preventative breakdown work. Experience of electronics with drive systems and automation would be of benefit too.
It would be preferred although not essential, for candidates to have an HNC/D or similar qualification in mechanical and production engineering.
This positions are permanent and full time. 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.45pm. 15-minute morning and afternoon tea breaks and 45-minute lunch. 28 days’ holiday per annum inclusive of public and bank holidays.
The Rotosound factory is located in the market town of Sevenoaks in Kent. The factory is a 10-minute walk from Sevenoaks train station and a 10-minute drive from the M25 and M26. On-site parking is available.
Packer
- Permanent, full-time
- Immediate start
- Full training provided
- Sevenoaks, Kent
We are seeking to recruit packers for the coiling and packing of music strings. No experience is needed as full training will be provided.
This positions are permanent and full time. 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.45pm.
15-minute morning and afternoon tea breaks and 45-minute lunch. 28 days’ holiday per annum inclusive of public and bank holidays.
The Rotosound factory is located in the market town of Sevenoaks in Kent. The factory is a 10-minute walk from Sevenoaks train station and a 10-minute drive from the M25 and M26. On-site parking is available.
