Assembly Operative

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.; Rainham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Life Assurance & Pension Plan

Annual Incentive Plan bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Support

33 days holiday

Flexible Working Model

Free parking on site

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations seeks an Assembly Operative for its Rainham site to build, test and pack brassware products. You will assemble components accurately, follow detailed work instructions and work closely with your Assembly Team Leader to meet quality standards and production targets.

This role is part of our Assembly team, emphasizing safe work practices, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality.
• Sufficient computer skills to complete the requirements of the role.
• The ability to contribute effectively within a team.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• The ability to perform repetitive activities while standing for extended periods.
• A flexible approach to changing business and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble brassware components accurately by following detailed work instructions.
• Build products in line with defined procedures and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools safely and correctly to complete assembly activities.
• Operate appropriate power tools as required for individual tasks.
• Complete repetitive assembly work while standing for extended periods.
• Test completed products against the required quality standards.
• Inspect components carefully to identify defects or quality concerns.
• Confirm that finished assemblies meet the required specifications.
• Report product failures or process problems promptly.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy throughout every stage of assembly.
• Pack completed products carefully in accordance with work instructions.
• Work efficiently to support agreed production output targets.
• Organise tasks effectively to maintain a steady flow of completed work.
• Adapt your working approach as production requirements change.
• Use the required computer skills to support assigned production activities.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment for each activity.
• Comply with all relevant workplace safety regulations.
• Keep your workstation clean, tidy and appropriately organised.
• Raise concerns where a procedure or instruction cannot be followed safely or effectively.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative Assembly team environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain product quality and output.
• Share relevant information when identifying production or process issues.
• Suggest practical improvements to standard procedures and work instructions.
• Support changing business needs through a flexible and dependable approach.
• Essential Experience and Skills items cover core competencies and daily tasks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Standing for long periods

Flexible production

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Perrin & Rowe | Permanent | Assembly | 40 Hours Per Week | On Site

Build with precision. Protect product quality. Deliver as one team.

We are looking for an Assembly Operative to build, test and pack high-quality brassware products at our Rainham site. You will assemble components accurately and efficiently, working closely with your Assembly Team Leader and colleagues to meet quality standards and production targets.

This role sits within our Assembly team and plays an important part in ensuring every product is completed safely, accurately and to the required standard.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Assemble brassware components accurately by following detailed work instructions.
• Build products in line with defined procedures and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools safely and correctly to complete assembly activities.
• Operate appropriate power tools as required for individual tasks.
• Complete repetitive assembly work consistently while standing for extended periods.

Testing and Quality

• Test completed products against the required quality standards.
• Inspect components carefully to identify defects or quality concerns.
• Confirm that finished assemblies meet the required specifications.
• Report product failures or process problems promptly.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy throughout every stage of assembly.

Packing and Production

• Pack completed products carefully in accordance with work instructions.
• Work efficiently to support agreed production output targets.
• Organise tasks effectively to maintain a steady flow of completed work.
• Adapt your working approach as production requirements change.
• Use the required computer skills to support assigned production activities.

Safety and Workplace Standards

• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment for each activity.
• Comply with all relevant workplace safety regulations.
• Keep your workstation clean, tidy and appropriately organised.
• Raise concerns where a procedure or instruction cannot be followed safely or effectively.

Teamwork and Improvement

• Contribute positively to a collaborative Assembly team environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain product quality and output.
• Share relevant information when identifying production or process issues.
• Suggest practical improvements to standard procedures and work instructions.
• Support changing business needs through a flexible and dependable approach.

For This Role We Would Need You To Demonstrate

Essential Experience and Skills

• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality.
• Sufficient computer skills to complete the requirements of the role.
• The ability to contribute effectively within a team.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• The ability to perform repetitive activities while standing for extended periods.
• A flexible approach to changing business and production requirements.

It Would Also Be Beneficial If You Have

• Previous experience in an assembly environment.
• Previous experience within manufacturing or production.
• Experience using hand tools or power tools.
• Experience inspecting, testing or packing manufactured products.

How You Work Matters – Our Blueprint Behaviours

Think Big, Learn Fast

• Stay curious about how assembly processes can be made safer and more effective.
• Learn new products, tasks and work instructions with care and attention.
• Use production experience to suggest practical improvements.

Work It Together

• Collaborate with your Assembly Team Leader and colleagues to achieve team goals.
• Share information clearly when you identify defects, failures or process concerns.
• Support colleagues to maintain a safe, organized and productive workplace.

Make The Hard Call

• Stop and raise concerns when quality or safety standards may be at risk.
• Escalate problems with components, tools or work instructions promptly.
• Take responsibility for completing each product to the required standard.

Why Work With Us?

At Fortune Brands Innovations, our people are at the heart of everything we build. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career growth, because when our people thrive, so do our brands.

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Health & Wellbeing Programme, including a Health Cash Plan to help with everyday healthcare costs.
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan to support you and your loved ones.
• Annual Incentive Plan bonus structure, so you share in our success.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support when you need it.
• Eye Care Support for frequent screen users.

Work-Life Balance

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays, including summer and Christmas shutdowns.
• Flexible Working Model, supporting flexibility where appropriate for the role.
• Career Development: Build your future here, with opportunities to grow your assembly, product quality and manufacturing capability.
• Employee Recognition Programme, celebrating the people who make a difference.
• Refer a Friend Programme, rewarding you for helping us grow our team.
• High Street Reward Scheme, with a wide range of discounts and savings.
• Cycle2Work scheme, restrictions apply.
• Free parking on site.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We manage our vacancies internally, preferring direct hires and referrals. When required, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Speculative CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.

About Us

Fortune Brands Innovations is a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.

Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we employ over 650 people dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.