Production Operative

Impact Recruitment Services; Desborough; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturer in Kettering. The role involves mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assembly of components for commercial vehicles. Applicants should have proven experience in engineering assembly and a commitment to high-quality work. This permanent position offers stability and opportunities for development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive and team-focused working environment

Free on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering assembly or fitting within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of applying torque, fitting flow restrictors, filters, and valve banks.
• Ability to carry out wiring, loom preparation, splicing, termination, and crimping.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components to commercial vehicles.
• Carry out function checks and quality inspections.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues during build.

Skills

Engineering assembly experience

Confidence with mechanical systems

Hand tool skills

Pneumatic tool experience

Ability to work from technical drawings

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Production Operative with a background in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic assembly? Do you take pride in precision, quality, and being part of a team that produces market-leading equipment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Burton Latimer. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, training, and the chance to be part of a highly skilled production team.

Location: Kettering
Salary: 29,243.80 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Duties

• Assembly and fitting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components to 3.5T commercial vehicles in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Carrying out function checks and quality inspections upon completion of installations
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics
• Completing vehicle mechanical and hydraulic installations, including wiring, panel work, and component fitting
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems during build
• Using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and power tools to complete work to a high standard
• Following Health & Safety and Environmental policies at all times
• Supporting continuous improvement by contributing to process improvements and efficiencies

The ideal candidate must

• Have proven experience in engineering assembly or fitting within a manufacturing environment
• Be confident working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Have knowledge of applying torque, fitting flow restrictors, filters, and valve banks
• Possess good hand tool skills and experience with pneumatic/power tools
• Be able to carry out wiring, loom preparation, splicing, termination, and crimping
• Have the ability to work from technical drawings and schematics
• Be safety-conscious and able to follow risk assessments and use PPE correctly
• Be proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work

Benefits

• Permanent position with a stable and growing manufacturer
• Opportunities for training and development
• Supportive and team-focused working environment
• Free on-site facilities

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up to date CV. Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client