Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative / Technician
Full time, Permanent Newark / Mansfield Outskirts
£30,000 rising to £32,000 following probation

Future Prospects group are proud to partnering with an award-winning business to appoint an Assembly Technician on a full time, permanent basis.

The Role:

As part of a small but busy team, you will assist in the manufacture of the company's bespoke products, ensuring the highest quality solutions possible. Key duties will include:

Programming:

• Check and configure programming on our PLC’s
• Work with our engineering team to support programming queries from our engineering team.

Assembly:

• Assembly of the electrical wiring in control panels (PLC).
• Assembly of the plumbing in the company's control panels (training given).
• Assembly of all mechanical and electrical equipment, using the correct hand tools in a safe and correct manner.
• Prepare and pack all equipment to suit the production schedule.

Quality

• Testing and monitoring of equipment prior to delivery to the highest quality standards.
• Assembly of all products to the highest quality standards ensuring customer satisfaction and ease of commissioning for engineers.

Health & Safety

• Keeping standard of Health & Safety high in the workshop areas, wearing PPE as dictated by the Health and Safety Policy.
• Recycle / dispose of waste and packaging in and environmentally friendly way.
• Load and offload equipment from delivery vehicles either by hand or using the forklift in a correct and safe manner.

Stock Preparation

• Answer all incoming enquiries be they calls or emails, to the manufacturing department.
• Assist with stock taking and understand the importance of accuracy for this task.
• Accept incoming deliveries, check and unpack and store in the correct area of the workshop.

The Candidate:

The ideal Assembly Technician will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Electrical engineering qualification to BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years working in a electrical engineering / manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with all areas of electrics, pumps, and control systems
• Computer literate with a knowledge of Microsoft Packages
• PLC System Development experience
• GCSE Maths and English a minimum of Grade C/5 or above
• A full UK driving license

The Benefits:

• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8.30am - 5pm.
• Competitive starting salary of £30,000 per annum for a Level 3 qualified candidate with relevant programming experience, rising to £32,000 following completion of 6 months successful service.
• Free parking on site.
• Company pension scheme.
• 20 days holidays per year plus 8 bank holidays. Additional holiday can be accrued after 2 full years service up to a maximum of 25 days per year.
• Regular training provided.
• Full Christmas shutdown period.
• Friendly team with regular social events.

Immediate start available for the right Candidate!

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.