Assembly Operator

Emerson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in the United Kingdom is seeking a manufacturing operative to join our production team. You will assemble products per SOPs, conduct testing, interpret sales order requirements, and help ensure quality and safety standards are met daily.

You will liaise with supervisors on quality issues, keep production records up to date, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while remaining adaptable to different areas of the production floor.

Qualifications

• Time served within an engineering environment.
• Able to work end to end and on own initiative within guidelines.
• Good attention to detail and pride in quality of work.
• Flexible and willing to work in different parts of production.
• Ability to exercise judgement in line with established procedures.
• Quality focused.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assembly of products in line with standard operating procedures and relevant standards.
• Carrying out testing of products to specified product methods and in line with standards and procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring sales order requirements are interpreted correctly and delivered as required.
• Liaising with supervisors on quality issues arising from manufacturing.
• Ensuring that all tools/machines used are fit for purpose and reporting any problems to Supervision immediately.
• Recommending and carrying out any improvements in line with the company’s continuous improvement program.
• Working at all time within Health and Safety guidelines, including the correct use of PPE.
• Keeping accurate and up to date production records.
• Showing flexibility and working in other parts of the production areas as required.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities where required.
• Being aware of and following all company policies and procedures in carrying out the role
• Frequently expected to propose the most appropriate solution among a set of learned possible choices

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focused

Self-motivation

End-to-end work

Basic IT skills

Education

Time served within an engineering environment

Job description

Job Description

• Carrying out assembly of products in line with standard operating procedures and relevant standards.
• Carrying out testing of products to specified product methods and in line with standards and procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring sales order requirements are interpreted correctly and delivered as required.
• Liaising with supervisors on quality issues arising from manufacturing.
• Ensuring that all tools/machines used are fit for purpose and reporting any problems to Supervision immediately.
• Recommending and carrying out any improvements in line with the company’s continuous improvement program.
• Working at all time within Health and Safety guidelines, including the correct use of PPE.
• Keeping accurate and up to date production records.
• Showing flexibility and working in other parts of the production areas as required.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities where required.
• Being aware of and following all company policies and procedures in carrying out the role
• Frequently expected to propose the most appropriate solution among a set of learned possible choices

Job Description

• Carrying out assembly of products in line with standard operating procedures and relevant standards.
• Carrying out testing of products to specified product methods and in line with standards and procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring sales order requirements are interpreted correctly and delivered as required.
• Liaising with supervisors on quality issues arising from manufacturing.
• Ensuring that all tools/machines used are fit for purpose and reporting any problems to Supervision immediately.
• Recommending and carrying out any improvements in line with the company’s continuous improvement program.
• Working at all time within Health and Safety guidelines, including the correct use of PPE.
• Keeping accurate and up to date production records.
• Showing flexibility and working in other parts of the production areas as required.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities where required.
• Being aware of and following all company policies and procedures in carrying out the role
• Frequently expected to propose the most appropriate solution among a set of learned possible choices

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Carrying out assembly of products in line with standard operating procedures and relevant standards.
• Carrying out testing of products to specified product methods and in line with standards and procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring sales order requirements are interpreted correctly and delivered as required.
• Liaising with supervisors on quality issues arising from manufacturing.
• Ensuring that all tools/machines used are fit for purpose and reporting any problems to Supervision immediately.
• Recommending and carrying out any improvements in line with the company’s continuous improvement program.
• Working at all time within Health and Safety guidelines, including the correct use of PPE.
• Keeping accurate and up to date production records.
• Showing flexibility and working in other parts of the production areas as required.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities where required.
• Being aware of and following all company policies and procedures in carrying out the role
• Frequently expected to propose the most appropriate solution among a set of learned possible choices

Who You Are:

• You have the capability to efficiently and accurately handle complex tasks. You are self motivated with a positive can-do attitude.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Time served within an engineering environment
• Able to work end to end and on own initiative identifying possible issues and suggesting solutions within guidelines
• Good attention to detail and pride in quality of work
• F lexible and willin g to work in different parts of production as required.
• Ability to exercise judgement in line with established procedures
• Quality focused
• Basic IT skills

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Prior experience of valve assembly desirable

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.