Manufacturing Operator

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assembly Operator for a contract role in Cheltenham. The successful candidate will focus on the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft parts, ensuring quality and safety adherence. Responsibilities include reading manufacturing plans, supporting delivery targets, and working collaboratively within a team. This role offers competitive pay and is ideal for those with a flexible, cooperative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Ability to work on small products and handle dexterous tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to read and follow manufacturing plans

Attention to detail

Good concentration

Ability to work in teams

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Flexibility

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
• 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