Assembly Operative JOB DESCRIPTION Job title Production Line Assembly Operative Department Factory B Responsible to Factory B Manager Hours 38 hours a week About the Company Our mission is to transform the way people live in cities. With over 16 million possible combinations of gears, colours, handle, bars and accessories, we make more than just a bicycle, and we are more than just a bicycle company. We continue to make the Brompton in West London, where we started in 1975, but our product has travelled far - we now export 80% of our bicycles to 45 countries. In the past 4 years we have invested in a new purpose built production facility, transformed our digital architecture, opened new flagship stores and had our biggest product launch in company history and we’re not stopping there. To change urban living, we need passionate, innovative and talented people that want to challenge the status quo and make an impact. Main Duties Responsibilities Work on the production assembly line Understanding of the mechanics of the product Attention to detail to build correctly and to pick up any faults Physically demanding job as some lifting is required Flexibility to work in other departments as required Additional duties: To attend supervision, training, and meetings as and when required. Any other jobs around the factory that may be deemed necessary Skills: Effective communication, observation and reporting skills Ability to understand and work with people from a range of cultural & social backgrounds and to recognise that their values, practices and customs may be different from your own Honest, reliable and trustworthy Organised, flexible and resilient with a sense of humour Ability to work alone and unsupervised Willingness to undertake training to increase or update skills A balance of technical, commercial and people skills Punctual and reliable Good verbal and written communication Keen attention to detail, methodical work practice, organized, reliable and motivated Good personal skills to enable efficient liaising between departments Job description 1 of 2 Experience: Production Line experience preferred Experience of working within the bike industry preferred but not essential Be aware of Health and Safety standards; along with a high understanding of Dignity and Diversity in the workplace Trained in Manual handling would be preferred Person Specification: Physically and mentally fit for the job and in good health Physical fitness is required as this job will require some manual lifting This role will involve repetitive work with some machines being manually operated and Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided should be worn at all times. Benefits Brompton offers you a very excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along very well, communicate and cooperate with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and embrace differences in cultural backgrounds and skills. Huge discount on your very own Brompton (family and friends get discount too) Position to thrive. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, Brompton provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth. You will be actively encouraged to increase your skillset and to attend relevant events Workplace Pension Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme to name just a few… Family Fun Days, Christmas Parties, London to Brighton Bike Rides, Charity Raffles, Volunteering with the local community all go towards creating a working environment that is fun and enriching 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising the longer you stay with us Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business. The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. 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