Assembly Operative

Alexander Dennis; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is seeking an Assembly Operative in Scarborough to build high-level bus assemblies from engineering drawings. You will work to ensure safety, accuracy, and timely production, following instructions precisely while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The role requires hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering, comfort with hand and power tools, and a collaborative approach with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to follow technical instructions accurately.
• Safety-focused, quality-driven and able to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high-level bus assemblies from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Ensure assemblies meet safety, quality, and build-time standards.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders, Engineering and Quality to maintain a safe, efficient production area.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Power tools

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Job description

Assembly Operative

Location: Scarborough

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You'll Do

As an Assembly Operative, you'll be responsible for building high-level assemblies for our bus products, including side frames, roof frames, and interdeck assemblies. Working from engineering drawings and work instructions, you'll ensure assemblies are completed safely, accurately, and in line with required quality and build time standards.

You'll collaborate closely with Team Leaders, Engineering, Quality, and fellow team members, contributing to a safe, efficient, and well-organised production environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who is comfortable using a range of hand and power tools. You'll be safety-focused, quality-driven, and able to follow technical instructions while working both independently and as part of a team.

A positive attitude, good attention to detail, and a willingness to take responsibility for your work are key to success in this role.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience building assemblies within a bus, coach, automotive, or heavy engineering environment


• Previous exposure to interpreting engineering drawings or build specifications

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.

Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.

Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.

Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.