Production Operative

Meech International; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Witney is seeking a Production Operative to assemble and build products. This full-time role requires experience in mechanical or electro mechanical assembly and offers generous benefits including health insurance and a competitive salary. Join our growing team focused on innovation and quality in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share bonus

25-30 days holiday

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electro mechanical assembly is desirable.
• Practical problem solver with a 'can do' attitude.
• Interest in learning new skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build the Meech Product ranges.
• Use a range of hand tools and machine tools to build machines.
• Maintenance of a tidy, safe and efficient work environment.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electro mechanical assembly

Problem-solving

Team spirit

Education

Technical/engineering qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Job Title

Production Operative

Location

Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary

Competitive + generous benefits

Job Type

Permanent, Full time. (37.5 hours/week, 8am to 4pm Monday-Friday)

About Us

Meech International has an exciting opportunity available for a Production Operative to join our growing team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a permanent role with a competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits which makes Meech a great place to work! We are looking for someone who wants to embark on their next challenge and be a part of our story.

Who are we?

Our mission is to design and manufacture the best and most innovative Static Control and Surface Cleaning equipment to optimise our customers' productivity. Founded in 1907, for over a century we have been engineering and manufacturing products in the UK that are used worldwide. We have a constant focus on improvement and we collaborate with our global offices and distributors, who in turn work closely with their local markets, to achieve all our goals.

What We Do

We have four separate divisions: Static Control, Web Cleaning, Compressed Air Technology and Surface Cleaning Systems. Each division is interconnected through applications in various sectors. We work in a large number of diverse industries all over the world, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage and the emerging EV Battery market, where we are at the forefront of development in specialist contamination removal and static control.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Discretionary profit share bonus
• 25-30 days holiday (based on length of service) + bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• £100 social club allowance to join in on activities
• Career development opportunities, training and learning resources
• Mental, financial and physical wellbeing support resources
• Free on-site parking
• Plus, many more benefits!

Main Responsibilities

• Assembly and build of the Meech Product ranges, adhering to work instructions, quality standards, production schedules etc. as required;
• The role involves the use of a range of hand tools and machine tools to build machines, and some experience of electro mechanical assemblies would be advantageous.
• Assisting with packing/despatch, test and administration when necessary;
• Build 'kits' of components when required;
• Cross-training on assembly of different Meech products;
• Working and communicating effectively in the spirit of mutual assistance and teamwork;
• Notifying relevant personnel of amendments required to work instructions, BOMs, etc;
• Contributing ideas that may support continuous improvement in terms of production methods, efficiency, new products, jigs/tooling, processes, etc;
• Maintenance of a tidy, safe and efficient work environment;
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements at all times;
• Notifying the Purchaser/Stock Controller in a timely manner when stocks of components are becoming low;
• Assisting with the annual stocktake and interim stock counts as required.

Requirements

• Based at Meech's UK head office in Witney, Oxfordshire;
• Team spirit and flexible, helpful attitude;
• This is a full-time role (37 hours per week, 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday).
• Experienced in mechanical or electro mechanical assembly in a 'hands on' role is desirable or a keen interest in electro mechanical machines and how they work as a minimum.
• Practical, problem solver with 'can do' attitude.
• Technical/engineering qualifications would be advantageous.
• Interested to learn new skills and knowledge.
• An individual with technical/engineering ambitions.

If you have the skills and experience to become our Production Operative, please apply now. We'd love to hear from you.

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