Engine Test Operative/Production Operative

Randstad Inhouse Services; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Shrewsbury is seeking an Engine Test Operative to ensure safety in handling engines and assist in production processes. The role requires strong teamwork and organizational skills. Candidates will receive training, with opportunities for premium overtime pay and benefits including holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. Prompt applications are encouraged for those interested in joining a dynamic team committed to quality.

Benefits

27 days holiday pro rata

Temp of the Month Award

Professional training

Pension scheme enrolment

Premium overtime rates

Shopping and lifestyle discounts through benefits app

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is handled safely around the Test Department.
• Raise Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic concerns.
• Manage activity in the Bay or Cell as requested.
• Use cranes, vehicles, and hand tools safely.
• Log details into the Test systems for traceability.
• Assist Assembly and support teams as required.
• Train new team members.

Skills

Willingness to succeed

Planning and organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Proactive Safety approach

Use of on-site vehicles (A1/A2 pedestrian trucks)

Familiarity with rigging of Engines or Transmissions

Familiarity with EAS (Engine Acceptance Schedules)

Familiarity with TCDM

Familiarity with QAD-EE

Job description

Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for engines and a strong safety focus? Randstad is partnering with a leading global manufacturer in Shrewsbury to find an Engine Test Operative. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the production of high-quality engines. While the hiring process may not be immediate, we encourage prompt applications.

Job title

Engine Test Operative

Job type

Temporary – Ongoing

Location

Shrewsbury (SY1 3NX)

Hours of work

Monday to Thursday – 07:30 AM – 17:15 PM

Pay rate

• £14.31 PER HOUR
• Dependent on experience and overtime where available
• Overtime available for any work on Fridays where available
• Sunday would be paid at premium overtime rates!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring product is always handled in a safe manner around the Test Department.
• Raise Safety, Environmental and Ergonomic concerns immediately using the appropriate platforms.
• Manage activity as required in the Bay or Cell, as requested by the Team Leader in the morning brief.
• The safe use of various cranes, vehicles, and hand tools in and around the Test Department.
• Ensuring full & accurate detail is logged into the Test systems, allowing full traceability thereafter.
• Provide verbal and hands on assistance to Assembly and support teams as required.
• Provide initial & ongoing training to new team members.

Desired Key Skills

• Willingness and enthusiasm to succeed and complete tasks to deadlines.
• Good planning and organizational skills are required, as are teamwork skills.
• Proactive Safety approach to situations.
• Ability to use on-site vehicles: A1 / A2 pedestrian trucks for material movement and cell loading.
• Demonstrated familiarity with rigging of Engines or Transmissions.
• Demonstrated familiarity with EAS (Engine Acceptance Schedules) and TCDM.
• Demonstrated familiarity with QAD-EE.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday pro rata (inc. bank holidays)
• Temp of the Month Award
• Candidate surveys – we value your opinions and welcome your feedback to shape our service
• Full induction and ongoing, professional training
• Auto Pension scheme enrolment
• Premium overtime rates (where applicable)
• Unique benefits app offering shopping and lifestyle discounts

If you are interested in finding out more about our opportunities, don't delay in sending us your CV and one of our dedicated account team will contact you. Training will be provided for a suitable candidate to fulfil the role.