Assembly Operative

Full-Time | Permanent 
Starting Salary: £27,592 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an Assembly Operative to join a busy Modification Centre within a manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role involving the assembly and modification of standard products, with responsibility for completing a variety of production tasks accurately, safely and to agreed deadlines.

As an Assembly Operative, you will work closely with the Modification Centre Team Leader and colleagues across the operation, following engineering drawings and written instructions to ensure products are assembled and modified to the required specification.

• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Assemble and modify products in accordance with specifications and instructions.
• Follow written work instructions and established processes.
• Operate a milling machine.
• Carry out deburring, filing and application of touch-up paint.
• Operate a grinding machine.
• Operate a stud welder.
• Operate a wall saw.
• Use a range of general tooling confidently and safely.
• Provide technical support to customers by telephone and email.
• Provide technical support to colleagues when required.
• Maintain strict adherence to all health, safety and PPE requirements.
• Complete a variety of tasks to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
• Pack finished goods ready for dispatch.
• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the milling machine.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the working environment.
• Undertake other related duties as required.

The successful Assembly Operative will be detail-oriented, organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will be comfortable working in a practical assembly and machining environment and have the confidence to identify and challenge issues where appropriate.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to self-manage, prioritise and stay motivated.
• A strong team-working approach.
• Confidence to challenge and raise concerns appropriately.
• Good communication skills, both face-to-face and by telephone and email.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A customer-focused attitude.
• Confidence using computers and standard software packages.
• Professionalism and commercial awareness.
• Good organisational skills.

Previous experience within an assembly or manufacturing environment would be advantageous. Experience operating a milling machine would also be preferable.

The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to an assembly and machining environment and demonstrate a commitment to working in accordance with relevant product, machining, assembly, safety standards and regulations.

As an Assembly Operative, you will be expected to work safely, maintain high standards of quality and contribute positively towards achieving production targets and customer requirements.

• Starting salary: £27,592 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
• 30-minute lunch break
• Westfield – location following successful completion of the 3-month probationary period
• Gym membership subsidy – available following successful completion of the 3-month probationary period

This is a full-time permanent position within a busy Modification Centre. The role may occasionally require travel to customer sites when necessary.

If you are practical, reliable, detail-focused and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a successful production team.

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