Assembly Operative

Alexander Dennis; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is looking for an Assembly Operative in Scarborough. The role involves building high-level assemblies for bus products, ensuring accurate completion according to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering, familiarity with tools, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. The company promotes a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to follow technical instructions independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build high-level assemblies for bus products.
• Work from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Engineering.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Using hand tools

Using power tools

Safety-focused

Quality-driven

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market‑leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

Job Title: Assembly Operative

Location: Scarborough

What You'll Do

As an Assembly Operative, you'll be responsible for building high‑level assemblies for our bus products, including side frames, roof frames, and interdeck assemblies. Working from engineering drawings and work instructions, you'll ensure assemblies are completed safely, accurately, and in line with required quality and build time standards. You'll collaborate closely with Team Leaders, Engineering, Quality, and fellow team members, contributing to a safe, efficient, and well‑organised production environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who is comfortable using a range of hand and power tools. You'll be safety‑focused, quality‑driven, and able to follow technical instructions while working both independently and as part of a team. A positive attitude, good attention to detail, and a willingness to take responsibility for your work are key to success in this role.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience building assemblies within a bus, coach, automotive, or heavy engineering environment
• Previous exposure to interpreting engineering drawings or build specifications

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

• Impact: Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
• Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
• Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Our Values - What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

• Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.