Manufacturing Operative

Skillframe Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in design and manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Operative to join their innovative team. This role involves various manufacturing operations, including assembly, testing, and quality control, with a focus on sustainability. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and numerous employee benefits, including a non-contributory pension plan and private healthcare.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension plan with 9% company contribution

Life assurance scheme

Private healthcare plan

Additional days holiday in lieu of remote work

24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 after one year

Flexi-time in the office

Referral bonus scheme

Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work

Subsidized gym membership

Sponsored professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong numerical literacy and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing assembly operations, including hand soldering.
• Conducting in-process inspection and testing.
• Championing 5S and Standard Work to improve product quality.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

HND level 5 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Europe, specializing in design and manufacturing.

Their industry and business are growing, making this an ideal place for someone passionate about sustainability and the green revolution. Over the last decade, they have tripled in size.

This role reports to the Manufacturing Director, with key contacts in Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Automation, and Quality Departments.

The position is a 40-hour week (flexi-time) located on-site in the Staines area.

Overall Job Purpose

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative team. As part of the Manufacturing Team, you will:

• Carry out various manufacturing operations related to assembly, testing, finishing, and calibration of company products following standard work instructions.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As part of the Quality Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing all assembly operations, including hand soldering.
• Conducting in-process inspection and testing.
• Executing sealing and finishing operations.
• Performing calibration operations.
• Fault finding at the sub-assembly level on RMAs and production test failures.
• Supporting Skills Matrix qualification and cross-training of Manufacturing Operatives.
• Championing 5S and Standard Work to maintain and improve product quality and factory productivity.
• Supporting internal management system audits (ISO 9001 / 14001).
• Promoting continuous improvement in product quality and factory productivity.
• Supporting prototype builds and special projects.
• Assisting with New Product Introduction.
• Performing any reasonable manufacturing tasks, including Store & Logistics, PCBA, and Main Production.
• Supporting automated printed circuit board assembly.
• Assisting with materials handling and storage, including cycle counting.

Skills, Ability, and Experience (Essential)

• HND level 5 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Solid numerical literacy and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Our client seeks quality-focused individuals with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a conscientious mindset, and the ability to understand end-user requirements and their impact on business objectives. The role requires independence and teamwork, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Why work with our client?

Alongside a competitive salary, they offer:

• Non-contributory pension plan with 9% company contribution
• Life assurance scheme
• Private healthcare plan
• Additional days holiday in lieu of remote work
• 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 after one year, plus bank and public holidays
• Flexi-time in the office
• Referral bonus scheme
• Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
• Subsidized gym membership
• Sponsored professional development support

Please note: Candidates will undergo background and reference checks as part of the hiring process.