Mechanical Operative

Nicholas Associates; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Death in Service

Pension

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Mechanical Operative to join the metal finishing team in Redditch. You will finish precision-engineered metal parts using air-powered hand tools, with a focus on fettling, deburring and polishing to tight tolerances.

The role offers shifts with evenings (4.30pm–2.30am/1.30am) and a pay range of £16.97–£18.25 per hour, with potential to earn £19.64 after training. Overtime is available and a generous holiday entitlement applies.

Qualifications

• Experience with air-powered hand tools is advantageous.
• Ability to finish precision-engineered metal components to tight tolerances.
• Commutable from Redditch and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Finish precision-engineered metal components in the finishing department.
• Fettling, deburring and polishing using air-powered hand tools.
• Maintain quality and work to tight tolerances within a precision engineering environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Air tool operation

Tools

Air powered die grinders

Air powered sanders/polishers

Upright linishers

Vertical bandfacers

Hand grinders

Metal polishers

Job description

Do you have experience working with air powered hand tools such as - air powered die grinders, Air powered sanders/polishers, upright linishers, vertical bandfacers etc.

If so then please read on.

The Basics

Role: Mechanical Operative - metal finishing

Environment: Manufacturing - Precision Engineering

Location: Redditch

Shift: Lates - Monday to Wednesday (4.30pm to 2.30am) and Thursdays (4.30pm to 1.30am) (39hrs)

Pay: £16.97 - £18.25 per hour - DOE with rates of £19.64 available once trained.

Overtime available at x1.33 Mon-Fri, x1.5 Saturday and x2 Sunday

Holidays/Benefits: Holidays are calculated in hours but work out to be 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service. Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary. Employer 3% / Employee 5% - Pension.

Overview

We now require a Mechanical Operative to join the metal finishing department. As the Mechanical Operative you will be tasked to finish precision engineered metal components working to tight tolerances using hand tools such as hand grinders and metal polishers. This role will be working within the finishing department, fettling, de-burring and polishing metal components with various air powered hand tools.

The ideal candidate

May have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually.

• Mechanically competent working with air powered hand tools such as hand grinders.
• Commutable from: Redditch, Alcester, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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