Assembly Operative - Pipes (Retained)

Trades Workforce Solutions; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Assembly Operative to produce pipes as part of seat assembly in Denham. The role requires a basic manufacturing background and an understanding of health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, ensuring quality standards are met, and handling materials safely. Candidates should possess basic IT skills and familiarity with engineering hand tools. The company offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for training.

Benefits

Training programs

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Basic background in H&S policies and procedures and COSHH regulations.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and related ADRs.
• Experience working in manufacturing settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce pipes as part of seat assembly to the required quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform self-inspection and quality checks.

Skills

Basic manufacturing/engineering background

Basic IT skills

Familiarity with engineering hand tools

Basic measuring equipment

Education

GCSE Grades D-G or equivalent

Tools

Pipe bending machines

Riveting machinery

Job description

Job Title

Assembly Operative – Assembly C Pipes

Department

Manufacturing

Location

Denham

Number of Direct Reports

0

Date of Issue

11/12/2025

Reports to

Cell Leader

Job Purpose

• To be able to undertake a variety of manufacturing operations to produce pipes as part of seat assembly to the required quality standards and in accordance with work schedules.
• To be able to hand fit pipes to the relevant form blocks and digital measuring equipment and make any adjustments necessary.
• Using work cards and specifications be able to cut pipes using an electric saw, set and operate pipe bending machines in accordance with the specifications.

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

1. Undertake tasks as defined in the attached Appendix under the direction of the Cell Leader.
2. To accurately interpret engineering drawings and work instructions/build plans so that Part Numbers, Drawing Issues, relevant ADR’s, process specification and finishes can be accurately identified and applied.
3. To be conversant with and employ appropriate techniques as specified on the job cards relevant to specific components such that work is undertaken according to requirements so that:
   • Processes are carried out in accordance with laid down SOPs within the Department.
   • Required quality standards are achieved.
   • All relevant Health and Safety regulations are always adhered to including Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, SSW’s arising from RA’s/COSHH and Material Safety Data Sheets.
   • Work is completed in accordance with required work schedules.
   • Productivity is maintained so that the effectiveness and efficiency of the department is at the highest level.
4. To undertake self-inspection (and where authorised apply an inspector’s stamp) and quality check work undertaken in accordance with laid down quality standards and procedures.
5. To assist in the successful implementation of on-going Lean Initiatives including:
   • 5S activities
   • Continuous Improvement programmes
6. To monitor the fitness for purpose of tools and equipment and provide for their replacement and/or recalibration so that tools and equipment are always in good condition and suitable for purpose and to avoid damage of goods, property and harm to oneself or other employees.
7. To handle materials, goods and components carefully and comply with safety regulations and handling/machining instructions so that:
   • Components are not damaged through mishandling or faulty machining
   • Accidents do not occur through negligence or mishandling
8. To report any dangerous practices and other dangers such as faulty equipment to local supervision so that all operations are always safe.
9. To undertake any formal training in‑house or external relevant to the job and adopt modern practices within the Department.
10. To undertake any other duties as required together with general housekeeping cleaning duties, such that the Department and associated areas are maintained in an efficient clean and safe condition, thus providing a safe and efficient working environment.

Secondary Activities & Tasks

1. Share expertise and best practice with other colleagues, contribute to problem solving and where appropriate support new joiners or less experienced members of the team.
2. To undertake and deliver any formal or informal training in‑house or external relevant to the job.
3. Adopt modern practices within the Department.
4. Demonstrate a responsive, flexible approach to changing working environments according to production demands.
5. Adhere to any documentation accompanying the work to be done i.e. specifications, specific instruction.

Key Decisions / Approvals

• Ensure product meets the required specification and quality standard.
• Comply with all H&S Procedures.
• Carry out Inspection Approvals in accordance with Company Procedures.

Person Specification – Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Basic manufacturing/engineering background
• Basic background in H&S policies and procedures and COSHH regulations.
• Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and their related ADR’s.

Desirable

• None specified.

Specific Skill / Technical Skill – Essential

• Basic IT skills.

Specific Skill / Technical Skill – Desirable

• Use of pipe bending machines
• SAP experience.

Tool Proficiency – Essential

• Familiarity with engineering hand tools – jigs and hand tools.
• Basic measuring equipment – rulers, calipers and micrometers.
• Riveting machinery.

Tool Proficiency – Desirable

• None specified.

Educational Qualifications Required

• GCSE Grades D‑G or equivalent.
• Mechanical Apprenticeship (Desirable).

Relevant Professional Memberships

• N/A

Security Clearance Requirement

No

Control of Explosives Regulations Compliance

No

Martin‑Baker Values

• Professionalism – Always achieves the highest possible standards in every task.
• Understanding – Be sympathetically aware of others’ viewpoints and work to comprehend why they might conflict with yours.
• Teamwork – Eliminate functional silos. Align all activity with strategic objectives. Be open, honest and factual.
• Humility – Understand when we are wrong and why. Use failure positively in everything we do.
• Accountability – Accept responsibility for addressing issues. Highlight problems but work proactively to resolve them.
• Integrity – Act honestly, ethically and without prejudice with everyone all the time.