Assembler

Manpower; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company seeks an Assembly Operator in Coventry. The role involves operating assembly fixtures, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have prior experience in manufacturing and the ability to read engineering drawings. This position offers a pay rate of £18.03/hour and is structured with swing shifts, ensuring flexibility in working practices. Training provided for specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing assembly process.
• Ability to operate various inspection and test equipment.
• Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate assembly fixtures and associated machinery.
• Maintain and carry out Safety, Quality, TPM and 5S activity.
• Fill in route cards and any other paperwork clearly.

Skills

Manufacturing assembly process experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Good communication skills

Good computer skills (SAP, Excel)

Team player

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (desirable)

Tools

Inspection and test equipment

Job description

Role: Assembly Operator

Location: Ansty Park, Coventry

Duration: 9 months

Rate: £18.03/hour

Inside IR35: PAYE

Swing Shift- 6 am-2pm

2pm-10pm

About our client

Our client is a global engineering company specializing in advanced aerospace and defence technologies. They are known for innovation, high-quality standards, and delivering complex solutions for critical programmes.

The role

• Operate assembly fixtures and associated machinery
• Set up and changeover of fixtures required for build plan.
• Guage and measure and record features on products in line with process standards.
• Maintain and carry out Safety, Quality, TPM and 5 s activity.
• Attend and support team improvement activity.
• Follow company policy and procedures.
• Flexible in working practices at all times.
• Fill in route cards and any other paperwork clearly as and when required, also updating MRP confirmations.
• Work at all times in an environment of continuous improvement
• Work as a team player at all times
• Inspect and verify their own work with an excellent eye for detail.
• To be able to work on own initiative
• Use cleaning equipment when required.
• Perform basic TPM activities on equipment used.
• Attend start of shift briefs and other team meetings where required
• Take part in problem solving activities and Kaizens where required

Qualifications and experience required

• Previous experience in manufacturing assembly process.
• An engineering apprenticeship is desirable, although job specific training will be given.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate various inspection and test equipment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all activities.
• Good computer skills are desirable, as is a knowledge of the computer systems used (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Q-Pulse etc).
• Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Lifting, meeting the eye test requirements of the role