Production Assistant

Rolls-Royce; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Production Assistant to support daily operations at their facility. The role involves collaborating on process improvements, ensuring safety, and operating machinery. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, organized, and capable of working effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Competent in literacy and numeracy.
• Full, clean driving license and UK passport holder.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of production facilities.
• Operate machinery like forklifts and cranes.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational Skills

Attention to Cleanliness

Machinery Operation

Job description

Job Description

Production Assistant

Reports to:

Team Leader

Job Summary:

We are seeking an assistant to support the daily operations of our Production facilities. The ideal candidate will collaborate on process improvements, prioritize safety, ensure efficient operations and have an ability to work effectively in a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive in the company’s H&S policies and processes
• To wash engines and power packs as required
• General yard/facility housekeeping duties
• Using a tow truck, forklift, 10 and 20t cranes to support the daily operations of production, specifically the moving and loading of engines and Power pack units
• To assist in engine delivery inspections, as required
• Monitoring the replenishment of cleaning fluids and equipment (industrial cleaner, pressure washer and cleaning equipment in work areas)
• Any other reasonable activities required by your Superiors

This list is not exhaustive and may change.

Personality / Job Skills:

• Enthusiastic, open minded and flexible in job structure and routine.
• Proactive and with good initiative and organising skills.
• Ability to identify ways to save money and improve efficiency.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Organized, with a keen attention to cleanliness on the shopfloor and the wider facility.
• Takes ownership and demonstrates accountability for task completion.
• Capable of safely operating machinery.
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable in completing tasks on time.
• Note: This job is physically demanding.

Computer Skills:

• Computer literate with proficient keyboard skills and knowledge of both Windows and IOS based systems.
• On-the-job training will be provided for MTU Go!Care and MTU Business Portal.

Requirements:

• Language: Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Must be competent in both.
• Must possess a full, clean driving license and be a UK passport holder.
• Experience driving forklift/tow truck and crane operation is preferable, although training will be provided.

Closing date: 5th June 2025

Job Category Field Services Posting Date 22 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 05 Jun 2025