Assembly Operator

Manpower UK Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assembly Operator - Fitter to work in Coventry. The role involves assembling and testing products, maintaining quality standards, and using various tools. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and the ability to read engineering drawings. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with shift patterns including both early and late shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and PAT specs.
• Prior aerospace assembly/test experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components using appropriate tools.
• Follow work instructions and PAT requirements.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and 5S.

Skills

Assembly

Inspection

Measurement tools

IT literacy

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Assembly Operstor - Fitter

Contract: 6 months initially
Location: Ansty Park, Coventry
Basic rate: £20.36/hour, increasing to £21.07/hour once trained.
Late shift rate: £24.02/hour (14% uplift)

Shift pattern: 1 week of early shifts: 6am - 2pm (early finish Friday)
1 week of late shifts: 2pm - 10:15pm (early finish Friday)

Role Overview

Assemble and test a range of products to ensure conformance to Product Acceptance Test (PAT) requirements. Use manual and powered tools, inspection equipment, and follow work instructions. Support quality standards, process improvement, and team goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Dress, assemble, and test components using appropriate tools
• Follow work instructions and PAT requirements
• Use inspection equipment to verify product quality
• Operate ERP and data systems (SAP, Visual FAI, etc.)
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and 5S
• Identify and report product or safety issues
• Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Engineering apprenticeship (desirable) or equivalent experience
• 1+ year in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read engineering drawings and PAT specs
• Skilled with assembly, inspection, and measurement tools
• IT literate (SAP, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior aerospace assembly/test experience is a plus

To Apply

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