Manufacturing Assistant

Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled production operative to join a manufacturing environment in a leading manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) antenna products. The role would suit a motivated, individual looking to work as part of a friendly team.

Company

The company is an industry leader in a specialist field with extensive experience and a well-established reputation, producing a range of bespoke and standard RF antenna products ranging from large volume products for global companies to small volume custom work for highly specific applications. The company manufactures products for a diverse range of industries and market sectors including public safety, defence, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, construction and consumer goods.

Job responsibilities

Activities and responsibilities will vary according to exact role. Some examples are below:

• Assembly of RF products – experience in fitting connectors is essential
• Moulding
• Assisting with fulfilment of production orders
• Reading and understanding production instructions
• Assisting with quality test and inspection
• Assisting with stock inventory management

• Ensure that all procedures are adhered to guarantee a high quality product at all times and ensure products produced comply with quality standards.
• Liaising with other departments as required fulfilling orders and ensuring manufacturing proceeds according to the needs of the customers and the business.
• Assisting in maintaining the efficient operation of the manufacturing area.
• Assisting resolution of problems and implementing process improvements to gain efficiencies and reduce wastes (Time, process, material) and advising of any issues or improvements
• Assisting in maintaining a clean working environment, by cleaning work areas and shop floor at regular intervals.
• Maintaining safe working environments by following relevant H&S procedures, and advising of any issues or improvements.
• Undertake any reasonable ad hoc work as requested by the production manager

Skills

• Previous experience in assembling parts and subassemblies
• Committed to safety, quality and productivity
• Good computer literacy and confident working with numbers – basic numeracy essential
• Solid spoken and written English
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility to effectively switch between tasks
• Good time-keeping

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person