Assembly Operative

Future plc; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Company pension scheme

20 days holidays per year + 8 bank hol

Regular training

Job summary

Future plc is seeking a hands-on Electrical/PLC technician to assist in manufacturing bespoke products. You will program, configure PLCs, assemble wiring and plumbing in control panels, and ensure high quality, safe production practices.

You’ll support the engineering team, manage stock, and work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm. A Level 3 Electrical engineering qualification and 2 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification to BTEC Level 3 or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years working in an 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.
• PLC Process Improvement experience.
• GCSE Maths and English a minimum of Grade C/5 or above.
• A full UK driving license.
• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8.30am - 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Programming: Check and configure programming on our PLCs.
• Programming: Support programming queries from our engineering team.
• Assembly: Assemble electrical wiring in control panels (PLC).
• Assembly: Assemble plumbing in control panels (training given).
• Assembly: Assemble all mechanical and electrical equipment using hand tools.
• Prepare and pack equipment to suit production schedule.
• Work with project coordination to meet client requirements.
• Quality: Test and monitor equipment to high quality standards.
• Quality: Ensure products are of highest quality and easy to commission.
• Quality: Maintain documentation and manufacturing quality standards.
• Health & Safety: Maintain high workshop safety and PPE compliance.
• Health & Safety: Keep workspace clean and debris-free.
• Health & Safety: Recycle/dispose waste responsibly.
• Stock Preparation: Answer inquiries, manage stock levels, assist with reorders.
• Stock Preparation: Accept deliveries and store properly.
• Stock Preparation: Ensure CRM data is up-to-date.

Skills

PLC System Development

PLC Process Improvement

Microsoft Packages

Education

Electrical engineering qualification to BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

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.
• Work closely with the project co-ordinating team to deliver the production schedule, advising on timescales to enable us to meet our clients requirements.

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.
• Ensure that quality standards are met in all the work that you do, through from paperwork to manufacturing.

Health & Safety

• Keeping standard of Health & Safety high in the workshop areas, wearing PPE as dictated by the Health and Safety Policy.
• Keeping own workspace clean, tidy and free of debris.
• 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.
• Manage and maintain stock levels to the quantity required and notify the Operations Manager or re-ordering requirements well in advance.
• Accept incoming deliveries, check and unpack and store in the correct area of the workshop.
• Ensure that all data stored in the CRM is current and up to date to deliver accurate information.
• 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
• PLC Process Improvement experience
• GCSE Maths and English a minimum of Grade C/5 or above
• A full UK driving license
• 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.
• Working with a passionate, friendly team of experts in an industry which is about to grow hugely.