Manufacturing Operative

Kalea.pe; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Manufacturing Operatives for a partner in Swindon. Candidates will read blueprints, ensure quality control, and gather materials for assembly. Essential requirements include technical knowledge, good communication skills, and excellent hand-eye coordination. This role offers a 37.5-hour workweek with competitive hours. If you're adaptable and motivated, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven production operative experience as assembler preferred.
• Willingness to work with a flexible attitude.
• Motivated and adaptable to learn.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and comprehend work instructions.
• Collect all material, tooling and equipment needed to assemble product.
• Check output to ensure highest quality.

Skills

Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints

Good understanding of quality control principles

Good Communication Skills (verbal and written)

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Ability to use tools (e.g., crimping)

Job description

Archers Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Manufacturing Operatives for an established partner in Swindon.

Our client is currently expanding following a period of doubled sales, which they envisage achieving again over the next 4 years. Having recently doubled their sq. ft. occupancy; it is a really exciting chapter for successful candidates to be a part of.

Responsibilities

Read drawings and comprehend work instructions and follow established procedures.

Collect all material, tooling and equipment needed to assemble the product.

Take precision measurements to ensure perfect fit of components.

Select or modify components according to measurements and specifications.

Check output to ensure highest quality.

Maintain equipment in good condition.

Keep records of production quantities and time taken to complete to assembly.

Report on issues, malfunctioning or defective parts.

Follow all company standards / procedures / work instructions relevant to the role.

Experience

Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc. (Essential)

Good understanding of quality control principles (Essential)

Good Communication Skills (verbal And Written) (Essential)

Excellent hand-eye coordination. (Essential)

Proven Production Operative Experience As Assembler. (Preferred)

Ability in using tools (e.g. crimping) and machines (e.g. torque tool) (Essential)

Previous Supervisory Experience (Desirable Not Essential)

Attributes

High level of attention detail.

Ability to work within a diverse team.

Willingness to work with a ‘can do’ flexible attitude and approach.

Adaptable and willing to learn.

Motivated and presentable.

Basic Working Hours

37.5 hour week.

Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:30.

Fri 07:30 – 12 noon.

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