Production Operative

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working on / around manual machines, which follows a progressively growing production schedule. The individual will be given on onsite training for the role, which is mainly hands on, running mills, lathes alongside pressing out and jigging up metal segments. The individual will solely work within our Drive Plate Assembly department, sourcing, prepping and drilling friction material ready for assembly.

The ideal candidate would be required to weekly conduct van driving to collect and drop off raw materials from our suppliers. Additional duties will be required to support other departments when needed which will include using fly & hydraulic presses.

Typical Activities

Running manual machines

• Lathe
• Mill
• Pillar Drill
• Fly Press
• Hydraulic Press
• Glue Oven

Producing finished friction material segments to build specifications.

Fulfil requirements of raw material production forecasting.

Following an ever-growing production timeframe to meet our customers’ needs.

Conduct background practices to support our frequent flow of assembly.

Weekly van driving to collect and drop off raw materials.

Context

Successful candidates will show willingness to learn, good attention to detail and be able to forward think. The candidate will ideally have a basic understanding in using metal components, measuring equipment, hand tools and automotive mechanisms.

It is important the individual can conduct professional and reliable work, in a safe environment.

The individual will work alongside other Technicians within the assembly process.

Key Qualities

• Be able to work as a team
• Ability to stay focused
• Attention to detail
• Good time keeping
• Effective communication

Additional Context

Full UK Driving License is required 

3–6-month probation period – PPE provided upon successful probation

Working Pattern

Monday – Friday

9am – 5pm

Benefits

Monthly sales bonus

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

After 3 full years of employment you will be entitled to gain up to 25 days holiday a year

On site parking

Opportunity to attend trade events, track days and sponsorship drives

Holiday

20 days holiday per calendar year

All UK public bank holidays off

The Company

Helix specialises in designing and manufacturing Performance Road, Classic, Historic and Race Clutches which also includes single mass performance flywheels, gears, first motion shafts, top mounts, wheel spacers and other miscellaneous parts for the automotive industry.

All products are produced in house from start to finish out of raw materials. Helix works with a variant of different metals to produce the high-quality product we are known best for.

On the job, you will learn all about performance clutches and the engineering that creates them. You will be given the training needed to conduct the job to your best ability.

Amazing opportunity for a small, flexible, friendly workplace atmosphere.