Manufacturing Technician

GE Vernova; Harborough Magna CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global power solutions provider is looking for a Production Operative in Harborough Magna. The role focuses on mechanical fitting and assembly tasks. Applicants should have experience in mechanical and electrical fitting, be able to work from technical drawings, and maintain safety standards. Benefits include an attractive hourly rate, 26 days of holiday, and a 10% pension contribution. Shift work is required, and flexibility for overtime is essential.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

26 days holiday

10% Pension contribution

Private Medical cover

Group Income protection

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical and electrical fitting is essential.
• Ability to work to drawings and schematics with accuracy is required.
• Available to work shifts and flexible for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and build machines for test, fitting drives and couplings.
• Assemble mains and neutral terminal boxes, exciter bases, and frames.
• Measure components to tight tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Electrical fitting

Working to drawings

Teamwork

Adhering to safety standards

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The Production Operative will be involved in mechanical fitting (preparing and building machines for test, fitting drives, couplings, lubrication and cooling systems) along with sub assembly prep work (assembling mains and neutral terminal boxes, exciter bases and frames).

Main Duties

• Mechanical fitting - preparing and building machines for test, fitting drives, couplings
• Sub assembly prep work - assembling mains and neutral terminal boxes, exciter bases, frames
• Measuring various components to tight tolerances with micrometers, verniers, bore mics, DTI gauges
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area in line with 5S standards
• Adherence to EHS and ensuring a safe working environment

Key Skills/Abilities

• Previous experience of mechanical and electrical fitting
• Ability to work to drawings and schematics with complete accuracy, understanding geometric tolerances and key symbols
• Ability to work within a team, use own initiative to meet production targets and deadlines
• Available to work shifts, specifically late shift and flexible to support overtime as required
• Ability to work to instructions and quality standards, completing quality documentation

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate
• 26 days holiday
• 10% Pension contribution
• Private Medical cover
• Group Income protection
• Life Assurance

For U.S. Candidates Only

• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on, December 02, 2025. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).