Assembly Operative

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3 months ago
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Published Description:
Assembly Operative

Salary: £25,000 per annum to £27,000
Hours of work: 37 per week (8am – 4:45pm Mon to Thu with a half day on Fri)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Close to Stadhampton, Oxfordshire (OX44)
Benefits include: Overtime at £20 to £21 per hour, 5 weeks paid holiday, Bonus scheme, Healthcare plan, Fantastic pension

We at Syntech Recruitment are pleased to offer an opportunity for a number of Mechanical Assembly Operative's to join a highly regarded engineering business based in South Oxfordshire.
As a Mechanical Assembly Operative, you will be assembling aerospace components to a high standard of quality.

We are particularly interested ins peaking to apprentice's or candidates with some element of engineering knowledge whether that be through college (NVQ, BTEC etc) or university. If you are looking for a long term career with a world renowned manufacturing business then just apply!

Assembly Operative Duties:

Using hand tools (screwdriver, wrench etc) to assemble parts for the aerospace industry
Perform quality checks on your own work
Following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Following works instructions
Recording and tracking your work on the ERP software (SAP)
Follow safety regulations accurate
Assembly Operative Profile:
Experience with using a variety of hand tools (any considered)
Strong attention to detail
Experience with basic workshop machinery
Has the ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings / diagrams
An understanding of the importance of health and safety
The Company:

A very well-known and highly respected aerospace engineering business
You must have unrestricted eligibility to live and work in the UK

Apply now to find out more about this job opportunity.

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