Wristband Assembler Level 1

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at their Preston site, where you'll be part of a dedicated team assembling wristband cartridges for healthcare customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions while enjoying a supportive work environment. With comprehensive training and career development opportunities, you’ll thrive in a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and personal growth. Be part of a global community that is committed to making a difference in the world of technology and healthcare. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Memberships

Paid Volunteer Days

Cycle Schemes

Electric Car Schemes

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition Programs

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Prior assembly experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, label, and pack wristband cartridges.
• Work within a small assembly team across various stations.
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Assembly Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PC

Mechanical Equipment

Electric and Manual Pallet Trucks

Job description

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Pay Rate: Minimum starting rate of £12.31 per hour

Shift Rate: Additional 20% of basic salary

Hours: Double Day shifts alternated weekly. Running 1 week on “earlies” 6.15am till 2.15pm (8hr day with one 30-minute lunch break) 37.5hrs per week. Then rotating to 1 week on “lates” 1.45pm till 22.15pm Monday to Thursday (8.5hr days with one 30 min break), then Friday 1.45pm till 7.15pm (5.5hrs no break on this day) 37.5hrs per week

Zebra is waiting for you! Come and join our 4,700 Sq. metres world class Manufacturing distribution and Repairs centre based at Fulwood, Preston. Zebra is committed to being your employer of choice by fostering a culture of curiosity, learning and acceptance.

At Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.

We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.

Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.

Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.

Learn more about what we do here at our Preston site by following this link:

You’ll be part of the fantastic Zebra Wristband team that builds wristband cartridges for our Healthcare customers including the NHS. You will be assembling multiple small components into a cartridge then testing, labelling, and boxing them ready for shipment, all within our world class Manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities:

Some of your duties will include:

• Working within a small assembly team
• Completing various assembly sections of a wristband cartridge across 3 different stations
• Assembling, clamping, testing, labelling, and packing cartridges
• Using a PC and operating various printers (training provided)
• Following instructions and procedures on each customer job jacket
• Operating mechanical equipment (training provided)
• Following a shipping list with required dates for orders
• Ensuring product quality upon receipt
• Operating power industrial trucks such as electric and manual pallet trucks (training and certification provided)
• Adhering to Health & Safety guidelines and processes

Additional requirements include:

• Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching during shifts
• Using trolleys or hand trucks for moving items
• Going up and down stairs where applicable
• Completing overtime when needed
• Good dexterity and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Prior assembly experience (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic IT skills

Why You’ll Love Zebra Technologies

• Career development opportunities, including creating an IPD
• Comprehensive training and partnership with Preston College
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Agility, Accountability & Innovation
• Global community of over 9000 colleagues

What it's like at Zebra Preston:

• Safety training and PPE provided
• Supportive work environment
• Uniform and safety shoes provided, with contributions towards footwear
• Facilities include staff canteens, vending machines, and subsidised food options

Benefits include:

• Healthcare, pension, and career growth
• Private Medical Insurance, dental, and wellbeing programs
• Recognition programs, gym memberships, and service awards
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance
• Paid volunteer days, cycle schemes, and electric car schemes
• Income protection and educational resources
• Referral bonuses

Please note: We communicate via official email accounts and do not request personal information outside our official system to prevent fraud.