Job Title: Assembly 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. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted partner in the defence and aerospace industries.
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 H/S policies.
*Be fully competent in the safe use and application with 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 companies 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).
*Have the ability to problem solve with patience.
*The ability to read and interoperate complex engineering drawings.
*Quality focused.
*Understand the principles required to assemble simple and complex tasks.
*Know how to use a wide selection of components to fully assemble quality sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
*Have an understanding in the use of Loctite’s and adhesives and the purpose of using them.
*Have a ’Can do’ attitude.
*Be motivational.
*Be accountable.
*Have integrity.
*Be team focused.
*Be customer / quality focused.
*Be 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 candidate 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 .
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