Assembly Operative / Fitter / Assembler

Our client is a successful and highly reputable manufacturer.  They are looking for people to join them as a Vehicle Assembly Operative / Production Operative.  

They are looking for people that are used to working with hand and power tools, and that can follow diagrams and instructions with precision.  If you have a background in Vehicle assembly this will be an advantage, HOWEVER, if you come from a manufacturing / assembly background where care, quality, finesse, and attention to detail is important, you will be considered.

As a Vehicle Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacture of vehicles. Always ensuring every task in the build process is completed to the highest quality standards, the role works within a continuous hand assembly process - working with relevant tools and machinery ensuring the production process continues to flow efficiently. 

*** PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN START IMMEDIATLEY ***

NOTE: This is a temporary contract for a maximum of 6 months.

Salary £12.82 per hour.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.30pm, Friday 6.00am – 11.30am.

Applicant requirements (PLEASE READ BEOFRE APPLYING):

•    Previous experience in an Assembly / Fitting role, assembling products mechanically, where care and attention to detail is important.

•    A background in Assembly work, or a qualification in vehicle body building.

•    Experience of working with relevant tools e.g. basic hand / power tools and air operated tools, etc.

•    An understanding of engineering drawings / assembly instructions.

•    A keen eye for detail.

•    Good time keeping.

Duties include (and not limited to):

•    Undertaking tasks within the hand assembly production process to the highest quality standards.

•    Tasks include measuring, marking out, cutting, assembly and building of parts.

•    Interior fibreglass component fitment including dry fit, trimming, surface prep and bonding, fixing using a range of adhesives and mechanical fastenings.

•    Vehicle glazing – Bonded glass fitting from surface prep to back-sealed finish.

•    Interior plastic polymer capping, coves and ceiling panel fitting – measuring, marking out, surface prep and bonding.

•    Seat fitment – working with engineering layout drawings, mechanically fixing seats into vehicles.

•    Final build activities – fitting exterior mirrors, legal labels, cab build, panel and bonnet alignment. 

•    Highlight and work to resolve any quality issues.

This job would suit someone with a background in a similar role, e.g. Assembly Operative / Assembler / Auto Electrician / Electrical Assembler / Coach Builder / Panel Beater / Fabrication Operative / Fabricator / Auto Mechanic / Bench Joiner / Mechanical Fitter / Sealer / Sealing Operative / Manufacturing Operative / Production Operator / Mechanical Fitter / Shopfitter / Shop Fitting / Sign Installer / Installation Technician / Workshop Operative / Factory Operator / Joinery / Joiner / Kitchen Fitter / Bathroom Fitter / Vehicle Conversions