Mechanical Assembly Operative

United In Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions company in Hounslow is seeking an Assembly Operative to join their team. The role involves working on the assembly line, packing materials, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. Candidates must have previous experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance and health & wellbeing programs. The role offers a salary of £12.77 per hour with 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee benefits platform

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good understanding of manufacturing safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Working on the assembly line producing products based on instructions.
• Packing and loading materials while adhering to safety protocols.
• Inspecting products for defects and reporting issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Safety protocol knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Job description

My clients are a manufacturer of door solutions, part of a group who are a premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and furniture industry. More than 20,000 employees at 170 locations worldwide apply their expertise and innovative capabilities to ensure the continuous growth of our independent privately held company.

Monday-Friday 8am start - 39 hours per week, early finish Fridays

Hourly rate is £12.77 - 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with an early finish Fridays (1pm)

Your role:

• Working on the assembly line and producing our products based on specific measurements, calculations, drawings or instructions under the supervision of a Level 2 Assembly Operative or Supervisor;
• Packing boxes, loading and unloading materials and finished goods and adhering to safety protocols;
• Inspecting assembled products for any faults or defects;
• Reporting incidents, faulty operations, or product imperfections on the assembly line to Supervisor/Production & Site Manager;
• Following established safety and efficiency procedures to ensure that operations run smoothly.

Your Profile:

• Previous experience in this type of role;
• Able to work individually and as part of a team;
• You will be attentive to detail;
• Takes pride in your work;
• The ability to understand and receive instructions;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• The ability to lift heavy pieces of equipment (within safety guidelines);
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative;
• Good knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations;
• A forklift licence would be an advantage, but not essential;
• A solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures would be an advantage, but not essential;
• An ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics would be an advantage, but not essential.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Buying & selling holidays
• Employee benefits platform
• Health & wellbeing
• Free flu jabs
• Occupational health
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social culture and events
• Internal training Academy - work based training e.g forklifts, manual handling rather than academy e.g online learning
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave