Manufacturing Operator

Manpower UK Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assembly Operator in Cheltenham. The role involves manufacturing and assembly of aircraft parts with responsibilities including reading manufacturing plans, ensuring quality, and participating in lean initiatives. Candidates should have strong electronics and mechanical assembly skills, attention to detail, and be self-motivated. This position offers shifts with a competitive rate of £15.20-£18.55 per hour for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand technical drawings and instructions.
• Experience of self-directed work teams.
• Appreciation of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow manufacturing plans.
• Ensure quality and health & safety adherence.
• Participate in lean activities and initiatives.

Skills

General electronics and mechanical assembly work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time keeping skills

Ability to recognise components

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assembly Operator. Site Location: Cheltenham. Rate: £15.20 on days for a couple weeks - Moving to Swing shift (Earlies and Late) £18.55. Days: 6am - 2pm. Afternoons: 2pm - 10:15pm. Duration: 12-month contract. This role is for skilled operators working within a variety of roles focused on the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft parts for civil and military programmes. The role will include a range of tasks and the successful applicant should demonstrate flexibility and work effectively as part of a larger multi-disciplined team.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow manufacturing plans
• Ensure quality and health & safety adherence
• Follow daily manufacturing metrics
• Participate in lean activities and other initiatives
• Support manufacturing delivery needs
• Work in teams to achieve delivery targets
• Complete manufacturing paperwork and job cards.

Qualifications

• General electronics and mechanical assembly work
• Ability to recognise and identify components
• Ability to understand technical drawings and instructions
• Good concentration and attention to detail
• Able to produce work of high quality
• Dexterous and able to work on small products
• A flexible and co-operative approach
• Appreciation of health and safety practice in the workplace
• Experience of self-directed work teams and teaming
• Awareness of customer expectations and business requirements
• Communication and time keeping skills
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude