Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder

Acorn by Synergie; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Full-time

Training & development opportunities

Aerospace manufacturing environment

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder for a leading aerospace manufacturer in Yeovil, Somerset. The role involves winding electrical coils, mechanical assembly and testing Life Support and Environmental Control Systems components to tight specifications.

You will work from engineering drawings, follow quality processes, and contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-critical production environment. Immediate start and full-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Experience in coil winding or precision mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Commitment to health and safety standards in a production environment.
• Capable of meeting production targets with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture electrical coils and windings to drawings and specs.
• Assemble and test Life Support and Environmental Control Systems components.
• Interpret manufacturing instructions and ensure quality standards.
• Support on-time delivery by completing tasks to required standards.

Skills

Coil winding

Mechanical fitting

Reading engineering drawings

Health and safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

PC literacy

Job description

Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder | Coil Winding Operative | Mechanical Assembly Operative

Yeovil, Somerset | £18.99-£19.54 per Hour DOE & Shift Premium | 7am-3:30pm (Monday-Thursday), 7am-1pm (Friday) | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder to join a leading aerospace manufacturing facility in Yeovil, Somerset, on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical, safety-critical manufacturing environment, producing components used in Life Support and Environmental Control Systems (ECS).

If you have previous experience in coil winding, mechanical assembly or precision engineering, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £18.99-£19.54 per hour, depending on experience and shift.
• Full-time working hours.
• Monday to Thursday, 7am-3:30pm.
• Friday, 7am-1pm.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Key Duties

• Manufacture electrical coils and windings safely, accurately and efficiently in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions and quality standards.
• Assemble, fit and test Life Support and Environmental Control Systems equipment.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Carry out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), ensuring assemblies meet required quality standards.
• Support on-time delivery targets by completing work to the required standard within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in mechanical fitting, coil winding or a similar engineering or manufacturing role.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices within a production environment.
• Experience working to defined processes, procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and production targets.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, designers and manufacturing teams.
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing practices and the importance of safety-critical work, although candidates with relevant manufacturing experience from other sectors will also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good PC literacy.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical instructions.
• Excellent teamwork, flexibility and initiative.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.

Desirable:

• Engineering Apprenticeship, although this is not essential.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Coil Winder, Coil Winding Operative or Mechanical Assembly Operative, or a skilled engineering professional looking for your next opportunity in Yeovil, Somerset, we'd love to hear from you.