Assembly Setter

ASSA ABLOY; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Trainee Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will report to the Production Supervisor and contribute to setting and operating machining, ensuring safety checks, and supporting automated assembly processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on training in a high-volume environment, adherence to the Quality Manual, and active participation in continuous improvement of processes and workplace organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience of high volume manufacturing.
• Experience of working in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating machining.
• Carrying out safety checks within specified time limits.
• Ensuring first off inspection is completed.
• Supporting setup and operation of automated assembly equipment.
• Carrying out inspection requirements per the Quality Manual.
• Record keeping on KPI board to demonstrate cell performance.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
• Complying with Health & Safety policy at all times.
• Carrying out TPM and routine maintenance on machines where applicable.

Skills

High volume manufacturing

Experience of working

Job description

Join our team in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What you would do as our Trainee Setter

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you would:

• Responsibility for setting and operating machining
• Ensure safety checks are carried out within specified time limits
• Ensure first off inspection are completed
• Support the set-up and operation of Automated assembly equipment
• Carry out inspection requirements laid down in the Company Quality Manual
• Participate in improving and standardising best practice workplace organisation and manufacturing methods
• Record all information required to maintain and demonstrate the performance of the cell via the KPI board
• Other duties that are appropriate to experience and qualification as directed by management
• Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety policy at all times
• To maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Carry out TPM and routine maintenance on machines where applicable
• Supporting all other manufacturing processes – for example assembly & packing

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of high volume manufacturing
• Experience of working

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.