Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder

Holt Engineering; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Yeovil is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder to join our aerospace manufacturing operation. You will assemble, wind coils, and test components to exact engineering drawings and specifications in a safety‑critical environment.

The ideal candidate will read and follow instructions precisely, work with designers and engineers, and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement in a fast paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience of mechanical fitting applications, particularly coil winding.
• Manufacturing experience, with aerospace experience particularly relevant.
• An understanding of the importance of safety-critical manufacturing.
• Ability to read and accurately follow engineering and manufacturing instructions.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Good teamwork, flexibility and initiative.
• Basic PC literacy.
• Experience working within a customer-focused, target-driven environment.
• An Engineering Apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Producing components and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and instructions.
• Manufacturing electrical coils and windings safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Mechanical fitting and testing of Life Support and Environmental Control Systems equipment.
• Working to production drawings, specifications, work instructions and quality standards.
• Carrying out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), confirming assemblies meet required customer and quality standards.
• Ensuring work is completed on time and to the required standard.
• Following company processes, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with Designers, Engineers and the wider production team.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Coil winding

Mechanical fitting

Aerospace manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Health & Safety

Teamwork

PC literacy

Customer-focused

Lean manufacturing

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (desirable)

Job description

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder to join their aerospace manufacturing operation in Yeovil. My client is involved in the manufacture and support of advanced aerospace systems, including Environmental Control Systems, Life Support Systems, hydraulics and control systems. This is a hands-on manufacturing position working on safety-critical aerospace equipment within an established production environment.

As a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder, you will be responsible for the assembly, manufacture and testing of aerospace equipment in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications and customer/regulatory requirements.

The successful Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder will be responsible for:

• Producing components and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and instructions
• Manufacturing electrical coils and windings safely, accurately and efficiently
• Mechanical fitting and testing of Life Support and Environmental Control Systems equipment
• Working to production drawings, specifications, work instructions and quality standards
• Carrying out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), confirming assemblies meet required customer and quality standards
• Ensuring work is completed on time and to the required standard
• Following company processes, procedures and Health & Safety requirements
• Working collaboratively with Designers, Engineers and the wider production team
• Supporting continuous improvement activities

For this Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder position, I am looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Knowledge or experience of mechanical fitting applications, particularly coil winding
• Manufacturing experience, with aerospace experience particularly relevant
• An understanding of the importance of safety-critical manufacturing
• Ability to read and accurately follow engineering and manufacturing instructions
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements
• Good teamwork, flexibility and initiative
• Basic PC literacy
• Experience working within a customer-focused, target-driven environment
• An Engineering Apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential

My client will provide further training where required, including company operating systems, manual handling, 5S, Lean manufacturing practices and general Health & Safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder who wants to apply their mechanical fitting and coil-winding skills within a high-quality aerospace manufacturing environment.