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Production Operative

Sandwich
3 days ago
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Do you have at least one years` experience in electro/mechanical assembly with a high focus on quality?

Are you able to read engineering drawings?

Production Operative

Sandwich

Salary – Highly competitive based on experience

Hours - Monday – Friday

Benefits –

  • 9-day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day),

  • Competitive salary,

  • company profit sharing scheme,

  • Stakeholder pension,

  • Death in service scheme,

  • Rewards and recognition scheme

  • Employee engagement initiatives

    Our client is a very well-established precision engineering manufacturer whose core products are supplied to more than 50 countries. They manufacture and supply an extensive range of cutting-edge precision technology directly to end users and offer a comprehensive capability as a prime supplier. They are looking for Production Operatives to join their expanding team working at their great manufacturing facility in Sandwich.

    Responsibilities of the Production Operative

  • Carry out tasks in a safe and compliant fashion in line with H&S policies

  • Demonstrate safe and competent operational use of tools and bench systems

  • Ensure a high standard of work practices in the product for the electro/mechanical orders and tasks

  • Comprehend and communicate/execute engineering drawings and work instructions

  • Encourage an open dialogue of communication professionally with in-house teams and 3rd party stakeholders

  • Look to improve own knowledge with the company training course

  • Be proactive in driving standards and practices in a positive direction

  • Any other tasks required by management.

    Person Specification for the Role of Production Operative

  • Previous working experience within an Electro/mechanical production role is required for this role

  • The ability to understand engineering drawings is a vital skill for this role

  • Must hold a current full driving licence

  • Educational level must include English, Maths & a science subject

  • The ability you use MS Office software is a requirement in the role

  • Knowledge of working within the defence sector would be advantageous

  • Must have a good knowledge of hand tools

  • Must possess an understanding of complex assembly operations

  • Good knowledge of bonding agents and use in a safe operation manner is imperative for this role

  • Prior knowledge of ESD procedures would be useful for this role

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • A positive, can-do mindset would be extremely useful for this role

    To find out more about this position, please apply, and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

    This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within this industry with a collaborative, supportive and ambitious employer in Kent.

    About Morgan Jones:

    Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms &Conditions, Privacy Policy and Data Protection and Information Security Policy which can be found on the Morgan Jones website.

    Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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