Assembly Operative

Mane Energy; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Oxfordshire is seeking an Assembly Operative to contribute to the production of ejector seats. In this role, you will handle materials carefully, interpret assembly drawings, and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy. Candidates should have basic production experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package including a non-contributory pension scheme, healthcare plan, and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Personalised training and development

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Basic production or manufacturing experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle explosive materials and components carefully.
• Interpret assembly drawings accurately.
• Perform self-inspection and quality checks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Understanding of engineering drawings

Team player

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Join us on this mission as a Assembly Operative working Manufacturing Department at the Chalgrove site. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for undertaking multi-skilled duties that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Aspects of the role include to:

• Handle explosive materials, goods and components carefully.
• Accurately interpret assembly drawings and production documents so that Part Numbers, Drawing Issues, Working Practices and Batches are Identified and recorded correctly.
• Assembly is carried out accurately, to required tolerances.
• Using appropriate Weighing Equipment and Tools relevant to specific batches.
• To undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
• Updating SAP in order that work in progress is accurately recorded at all times.

Characteristics & Skills

• Basic production / manufacturing experience gained from operating in a similar manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Basic grounding in H&S policies and procedures
• Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions / requests whether verbal or written.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.