Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamJobs is recruiting for a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder to join an established aerospace manufacturing operation in Yeovil. You will manufacture electrical coils and windings, follow engineering drawings, and contribute to safety-critical ECS/Life Support systems.

The role involves working from drawings, specifications and instructions, performing testing and quality checks, and supporting continuous improvement within a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in manufacturing.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture electrical coils and windings accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and testing of ECS and Life Support Systems equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Complete OCQ activities and ensure work meets required standards.
• Maintain safety and quality to meet production targets and on-time delivery.

Skills

Mechanical

Manufacturing

Engineering background

Read drawings

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Teamwork

PC literacy

Winding/coil winding

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-time
Role: Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder - ECS

Hours: 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Pay: 19.51 - 20.08 per hour depending on experience

Are you a skilled mechanical or manufacturing professional looking to take your career into the aerospace sector?

TeamJobs are recruiting for a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder to join an established aerospace manufacturing operation in Yeovil.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on mechanical or manufacturing experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work and wants to develop their skills within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.

You'll be joining an experienced production team working on Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Life Support Systems, manufacturing components and assemblies that form part of sophisticated aerospace equipment.

What will you be doing?

As a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder, you will be responsible for the accurate manufacture, assembly and testing of aerospace components, working from engineering drawings, specifications and detailed manufacturing instructions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manufacturing electrical coils and windings accurately and efficiently.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting and testing of Environmental Control and Life Support Systems equipment.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Completing Operator Control of Quality (OCQ) activities and confirming work meets required standards.
• Ensuring products are manufactured right first time, safely and to the required quality.
• Working to production schedules and supporting on-time delivery.
• Identifying and escalating any quality or manufacturing issues.
• Working closely with Designers, Engineers and Team Leaders.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintaining excellent standards of Health & Safety throughout the manufacturing process.

What we're looking for

You don't necessarily need previous aerospace experience.

We're interested in hearing from candidates with a strong mechanical, manufacturing or engineering background, particularly those who have experience with hands-on assembly, fitting, winding or similar precision manufacturing processes.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of mechanical fitting, coil winding or similar precision work.
• The ability to confidently read and follow engineering drawings and instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to work accurately to deadlines and production targets.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic PC literacy.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new skills.

An Engineering Apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is more than simply a manufacturing position. You'll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills within the aerospace industry, working on technically advanced and safety-critical products.

You’ll receive training and support in areas including:

• Role-specific technical skills
• PC systems
• Manual Handling
• 5S
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kanban and line-side stock
• Health & Safety
• Aerospace manufacturing processes

This role offers an opportunity to build valuable technical experience in a highly regulated environment.

Important Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet the requirements of applicable Export Control Licences and Technical Assistance Agreements.

The role is also subject to successful completion of mandatory BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening, including:

• Proof of legal right to work in the UK
• UK Criminal Records / DBS check
• Drug screening

If you're a skilled mechanical or manufacturing professional looking for the opportunity to develop your career within aerospace, we'd like to hear from you.