Wiring Production Operative

Archers Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Archers Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative to read blueprints, gather materials, and assemble products per specifications. You will measure precisely, select components, and verify quality while maintaining equipment and recording production times.

The role requires strong hand-eye coordination, good communication, and proven experience as an assembler. Familiarity with tools like crimping and torque tools is preferred and a flexible, can-do attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and drawings to follow work instructions.
• Solid understanding of quality control principles.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Experience as an assembler is preferred.
• Able to use tools like crimping and machines like torque tools.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and follow established procedures.
• Assemble product using required materials, tooling and equipment.
• Take precise measurements to ensure components fit correctly.
• Select or modify components per measurements and specs.
• Check output for quality and maintain standard.
• Maintain equipment in good condition.
• Keep records of production quantities and time taken.
• Report issues or defective parts.
• Follow all company standards and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Verbal and written communication

Hand-eye coordination

Assembler experience

Tools

Crimping tools

Torque tool

Job description

Production Operative Responsibilities

• Read drawings and comprehend work instructions and follow established procedures.
• Collect all material, tooling and equipment needed to assemble the product.
• Take precision measurements to ensure perfect fit of components.
• Select or modify components according to measurements and specifications.
• Check output to ensure highest quality.
• Maintain equipment in good condition.
• Keep records of production quantities and time taken to complete to assembly.
• Report on issues, malfunctioning or defective parts.
• Follow all company standards / procedures / work instructions relevant to the role.

Production Operative Experience

• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc. (Essential)
• Good understanding of quality control principles (Essential)
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) (Essential)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination. (Essential)
• Proven production operative experience as assembler. (Preferred)
• Ability in using tools (e.g. crimping) and machines (e.g. torque tool) (Essential)
• Previous Supervisory experience (Desirable not Essential)

Production Operative Attributes

• High level of attention detail.
• Ability to work within a diverse team.
• Willingness to work with a can do' flexible attitude and approach.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• Motivated and presentable.

Basic Working Hours

• 37.5 hour week.
• Mon - Thurs 07:45 - 16:45.
• Fri 07:45 - 12:30.