Workshop Operative

Workshop Operative

Our client, a successful manufacturing business are currently seeking a Mechanical Assembly Operative to join their team.

This is a full time permanent position, working in Norwich.

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overtime is also available

The ideal candidate will have engineering bias and will be of a practical nature and work ethic. You will have solid experience using hand tools

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Highly organised and able to work under high pressure during busy periods.

• Be able to reliably commute to the Norwich site

• Have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to work extended hours when required.

• Clean or near clean driving license is preferable

• Good understanding of engineering drawings , methods and terminology.

• Strong understanding of the principles of engineering and good working practices.

• Ability to make basic calculations around material dimensions and specifications without the use of a calculator

• Adaptable, reliable, tolerant and determined.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist with or complete the construction, production and assembly of cases and affiliated products using a variety of hand tools or power tools.

• To fabricate and assemble sub-assemblies with sufficient lead time to enable others to complete more complex products as scheduled

• Liaise with the Workshop Manager, to implement work schedules to ensure the timely completion of all sales orders

• Ensure a high standard of quality production with continuous improvement, reporting any problems or potential problems to the Workshop Manager

• Train to be able to carry out the maximum range of tasks, for which they are capable, within the workshop department

• Comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety procedures at all times.

• Ensure that all defined personal protection equipment is utilised within the workshop or for the safe use of hand held tools e.g. hand routers, grinders, etc

• Support and assist the Workshop Manager and other Machine operators/Finishers.

• Liaise closely with other production functions to resolve assembly queries

Benefits

32 days per annum, including 8 days for public holidays

• Free parking

• Employee benefit scheme which offers (to employee and immediate family members):

• a Wellbeing Bundle that includes a 24/7 GP, mental health support, discounts on gym membership, financial advice, online exercise sessions, guides to eating healthily including recipes, plus a lot more.

• discounts and savings ranging from supermarket shopping, retailers (clothing, garden, pets, gaming, etc), eating out and takeaways, and Amazon, through to cinemas, days out, holidays, and lots more!

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme payable at the end of the financial year.

• Opportunity for employees who work well to develop their way up skill levels and receive pay increases accordingly.

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd