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Position: Production / Assembly Operative
Job ID: 97828/1
Location: Oxfordshire
Rate/Salary: DOE
Benefits:
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Fire & Security, Power & Propulsion & Shipbuilding sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Production / Assembly Operative
Typically, this person will be a hands-on and reliable individual responsible for the build, testing and inspection of sub-assemblies within a busy manufacturing environment. This is a very manual role, requiring the successful candidate to be on their feet for approximately 8 hours per day, regularly lifting, moving and handling materials and components.
Duties and responsibilities of the Production / Assembly Operative will be:
- Assist in the manufacture and assembly of sub-assemblies as directed by the Cell Leader / Logistics Manager
- Carry out assembly duties in a timely and organised manner in line with production schedules
- Build, test and inspect sub-assemblies to the required quality standards
- Follow work instructions, procedures and production requirements accurately
- Assist in other areas of the manufacturing process when required
- Use conventional workshop power tools and hand tools safely and effectively
- Maintain a clean and tidy workstation, including tools, equipment and PPE
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of workmanship and quality
- Strictly adhere to company Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by senior management
Qualifications and requirements for the Production / Assembly Operative:
- Good standard of general education
- General understanding and appreciation of conventional workshop power and hand tools
- Ability to read basic drawings would be advantageous
- Ability to follow written work instructions and procedures
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding, hands-on environment
- Able to remain on their feet for extended periods throughout the working day
- Comfortable with regular lifting, moving and handling of materials and components
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload
- Strong work ethic and reliable approach
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Working Hours & Package:
- Permanent position
- Full-time manufacturing / production environment
- Approximately 8 hours per day on your feet
- Manual handling and regular lifting / moving of materials required
- Training provided on company processes and procedures
- Opportunity to develop within a manufacturing environment
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role