Senior Production Operative - Mechanical

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Production Technician to join their dynamic team in Norwich. This role offers the chance to work on innovative water technologies, ensuring products are built efficiently and to high standards. You will be responsible for mechanical assembly, installation of sub-assemblies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this company offers an excellent environment for career growth. If you are a motivated team player with a passion for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Paid professional association membership

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, dealing with pumps and pipework.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical assembly and pipe work according to specifications.
• Ensure compliance with job parts lists and report discrepancies.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Health and Safety Compliance

P&ID Drawing Interpretation

Plastic Pipe Work Manufacturing

Team Collaboration

Education

GCSE in English, Maths and Science

City and Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pipework Tools

Pressure Testing Equipment

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Job Description

SENIOR MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - WATER TECHNOLOGIES

NORWICH

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Technician to join the team with Lintott, who are part of the Galliford Try Group.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the Norwich area.

Lintott Control Systems is a multi-award winning Process Solutions Provider, specialising in the design, manufacture & after-care of factory-built, packaged Water & Wastewater Treatment Systems, Process Software/Systems Integration & Electrical Control Panels.

This role would suit somebody with experience in a similar role, from a mechanical/mechanical fitter background, dealing with pumps, pipework, pressure testing or valves. You might come from a commercial or domestic background, or have experience working with plumbing or heating.

We're seeking a highly motivated hands-on team player to ensure our products are built and assembled 'right first time' efficiently and in line with designs, specifications and production schedules.

The nature of work can include fitting of piping and the installation of sub-assemblies & large equipment/apparatus.

Day to day, you'll be undertaking the mechanical assembly and pipe work (where applicable), in accordance with procedures, instructions & drawings.

You'll be responsible for checking that issued components/equipment complies with job parts lists and Bill of Materials, reporting any problems, errors or shortages to the Production Management as soon as possible.

You'll also take care of preparing finished equipment for dispatch, loading and unloading vehicles as required and liaising effectively with all colleagues and external stakeholders.

As and when required, you might need to attend site and assist with site-based activities, such as installation.

At Galliford Try, our aim is to create and maintain an environment where care for our people and those who work with us is our top priority. You'll be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and others, encouraging a safe and collaborative working environment that supports our Health, Safety and Environment culture.

Due to the on-site nature of the work we do, this position will require attendance 5 days per week at our facility in Norwich.

About You:

Competency Requirements

Essential:

1. Ability to meet production schedule within time allowed.
2. Transferrable experience in a similar role or relevant industry.
3. Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
4. A good understanding of plastic pipe work manufacturing techniques; glued and welded.
5. Ability to interpret P&ID drawings.
6. Experience in plastic fabrication.

Desirable:

1. Site working experience.
2. Experience of Continuous Improvement.

Technical / Professional Qualifications Required

Essential:

1. GCSE above grade 'C' in English, Maths and Science.
2. City and Guilds level 3 (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes:

1. Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture.
2. Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to deliver the best.
3. Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders, demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
4. Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
5. A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges, dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work.

Our benefits:

1. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
2. A wide range of corporate discounts.
3. Cycle to Work schemes.
4. Comprehensive pension plan.
5. Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
6. Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
7. Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Jade Adamson on [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position.