Production Operative

Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 7%

Health plan

Death in service

Cycle scheme

Electric car scheme

Shares program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Production Operative to assemble and test sub‑components and final products in accordance with strict industry and internal guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy and neat records throughout the build and test process.

Training will be provided; you will start with basic tasks and, with performance, progress through a clear development pathway within a hands-on industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools, electrical/electronics, or mechanics preferred.
• Attention to detail and precision are essential.
• Full training provided to start in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw materials and components to build products or systems.
• Maintain accurate records during test and assembly.
• Prepare IIoT products, label, package and dispatch.
• Perform visual inspection and testing of finished products.
• Ensure high quality service to customers.
• Adhere to Health and Safety and lean manufacturing standards.
• Maintain organized work area and stock of equipment.
• Notify supervisor of issues that affect production plan.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical/electronics

Mechanics

Detail-oriented

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Us

We are an SME that provides telemetry devices for hazardous areas within the industrial environment. We also build, install, commission and maintain the gas supply network with our control and odorization systems as part of new and on-going contracts.

Job Title

Production Operative

Location

YZ – Barlaston, Stoke–on-Trent

About Us

We are an SME that provides telemetry devices for hazardous areas within the industrial environment. We also build, install, commission and maintain the gas supply network with our control and odorization systems as part of new and on-going contracts.

Job Summary

The day-to-day role can be varied as we have numerous products across the electronic and mechanical disciplines. Our job is to assemble and test the sub-components and then final product according to strict industry and internal guidelines and practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail. Some experience with electrical assemblies and testing is preferred, but full training will be provided to a candidate eager to start a career in an industrial setting. This is a full-time position.

Training for all technical skills required will be provided, and a clear development pathway detailed to enable the successful applicant to progress within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw materials and components to build our product(s) or system(s).
• Accurate record keeping during test and assembly process.
• To assist in the preparation of IIoT products, their labelling, packaging and dispatch.
• To perform visual inspection and testing of finished products.
• Ensure a high quality of service to the customer
• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements and company procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and cleaning of equipment and supplies to maintain a tidy and organized work area maximizing productivity in line with lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure adequate and appropriate stock of equipment and supplies.
• To alert production supervisor of any issues that may be of detriment to the production plan.

Basic Qualifications/Experience

Any experience showing technical skills, interests, or precision work will be beneficial.

For example, use of hand tools, electrical/electronics, mechanics etc.

Desirable

• 2+ Years of recent experience as a production operative/assembler or similar
• Experience with ERP systems in a production environment is preferred
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft 365

Required Personal Attributes

• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good verbal communication skills
• Practical diagnostic and problem-solving capability.
• Can work alone but also able to contribute as part of a highly functioning team.
• Can demonstrate attention to detail brought about by taking pride in their work.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Full-time on-site in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday and bank holidays (Option to purchase additional 5 days)
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Westfield Health medical cash plan cover
• Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (after probation period)
• Electric car scheme (after one year of employment)
• 10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment)
• Employee assistance program