Sub Assembly Technician

Mane Energy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assembly Operative to work in their Fitting Shop. Key responsibilities include undertaking detailed bench fitting and assembly of ejector seats. The ideal candidate will have a basic engineering background and skills in drilling and riveting techniques. This role offers competitive benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme and personalized training opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme

4x salary Life Assurance

Personalized training and development plan

Healthcare Cash Plan

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with drilling machines and riveting techniques highly desirable.
• Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Basic manufacturing/engineering background required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake bench fitting and build detailed assemblies.
• Install threaded inserts, locking pins, and perform jig drilling.
• Use manual and mechanical riveting techniques.

Skills

Drilling machines operation

Reading engineering drawings

Manufacturing background

Health & Safety policies

SAP experience

Understanding of engineering hand tools

Job description

Overview

Join us on this mission as an Assembly Operative working in our Fitting Shop at our Denham site. You'll be undertaking a variety of build assemblies as part of seat assembly that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake bench fitting and build of detailed assemblies.
• Installation of a variety of threaded inserts, locking pins, jig drilling, taper reaming, thread locking and crimping.
• Riveting using manual techniques as well as mechanical orbital riveting and spin riveting processes.
• To undertake any formal training in-house or external relevant to the job and adopt modern practices within the Department.

Characteristics & Skills

• Use of drilling machines and riveting techniques highly desirable
• Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Basic manufacturing/engineering background.
• Background in H&S policies and procedures / QAI's and COSHH regulations.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Basic understanding of engineering hand tools.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.