Mechanical Assembly Operative

Location: Denham, UB9
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum
Overtime: Regular overtime available, with potential additional earnings of up to £8,000 per year
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting an experienced Assembly Operative to join a leading aerospace manufacturing company based in Denham. This is an excellent permanent opportunity to work on complex, high-quality assemblies used within a highly regulated engineering environment.

The successful Assembly Operative will work as part of a skilled production team, assembling and inspecting precision components and complex sub-assemblies from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am–12:00pm
  • Overtime regularly available

What’s On Offer

  • Permanent position with a well-established engineering manufacturer
  • Salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum
  • Overtime opportunities with potential additional earnings of up to £8,000 per year
  • Half-day finish every Friday
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Excellent pension package
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Retail discount platform
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

The Role

  • Assemble a range of precision components and complex mechanical sub-assemblies
  • Work accurately from engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing instructions
  • Carry out self-inspection and quality checks throughout the assembly process
  • Ensure completed assemblies meet the required quality and safety standards
  • Use hand tools, measuring equipment, multimeters and testing equipment where required
  • Carefully handle materials, components and finished products
  • Monitor the condition of tools and equipment, reporting any items requiring replacement or recalibration
  • Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
  • Follow all company Health & Safety procedures
  • Work closely with colleagues across production, inspection and engineering departments

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous assembly experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Experience assembling complex mechanical components or sub-assemblies
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and practical hand skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience carrying out self-inspection or quality checks
  • Ability to work accurately within a highly regulated environment
  • Aerospace, defence, automotive or precision engineering experience would be highly advantageous
  • Knowledge of multimeters, automated testing equipment or pressure testing equipment would be beneficial
  • Previous SAP experience would be advantageous

This position is subject to pre-employment security screening. Applicants must also be able to satisfy the relevant export control eligibility requirements.

Apply online now, or please call Mia on 07736047385 for more details.

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