Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: DOE
Hours:
Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 / Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Our Client:
Are a leading provider of advanced electro-optical sensors and precision engineering solutions. With a rich history of over four decades, they specialise in delivering cutting-edge technology to meet the diverse needs of our global clientele.
Role Summary:
To assemble simple and complex mechanical/electro-mechanical components in association with engineering drawings and written/verbal instructions, as directed and in accordance with company procedures and policies.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
* Matched pension contributions
* Perkbox Discount Platform
* Free parking onsite
* Staff canteen with vending machines
* Discovery Park discounts
* Death in Service
* Christmas Shutdown
Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:
* Perform assembly and testing of electro-optical components and systems with precision and attention to detail.
* Conduct quality checks at various stages of the production process to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
* Complete production records, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes.
* Complete tasks in a safe working manner and in line with the company health and safety policies.
* Be fully competent in the safe use and application of various hand/bench tools.
* Attend any training courses required by the company.
* Full understanding of engineering drawings and work instructions.
* Remain quality focused at all levels in mechanical/electro-mechanical assembly tasks.
* Follow instructions from team members as well as Line Manager.
* To undertake as required, customer and supplier visits.
* Produce quality components in line with the company's required standards.
Experience and skills required for this position:
* Experience assembling mechanical/electro-mechanical parts.
* Experience within the defence sector, desirable.
* Extensive use of hand tools and bench tools including torque drivers.
* Experience with ESD procedures, desirable.
* Effective communicator both written and orally.
* Computer literate (MS Office packages).
* Ability to problem solve with patience.
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
* Quality focused.
* Understanding of the principles required to assemble simple and complex tasks.
* Knowledge of using a wide selection of components to fully assemble quality sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
* Understanding in the use of Loctite's and adhesives and the purpose of using them.
* Have a 'Can do' attitude.
* Be motivational and accountable.
* Have integrity and be team-focused.
* Be customer/quality focused and outcome/solution focused.
* Be flexible to meet the needs of the business.
* Work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Be open and honest in your behaviour within the working environment.
* Full current driving licence and a valid passport is required.
* Due to the nature of this business, all candidates will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level.
Next steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).
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