Assembly production operative

Are you an experienced assembly production operative? Would you like to work in a modern factory with state of the art manufacturing techniques producing Railway Rolling Stock?

If so, we are looking to place you in our clients facility based in Newton Aycliffe. As a suitable candidate you will be asked to perform a variety of manufacturing tasks ranging from rigging, plumbing, electrical and sub assembly work whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday

Days: 07:00 - 15:00

Backs: 15:00 - 23:00

Nights: 23:00 - 07:00

Pay:

�16.47 p/h day shift

�19.77 p/h back shift

�21.41 p/h night shift

Overtime Monday - Saturday �24.71 p/h

Overtime Sunday - �32.94 p/h

Essential Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the Essential Requirements listed below:

• Able to perform a variety of painting and manufacturing tasks with good levels of dexterity
• Demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
• The ability to work to deadlines and deliver to schedule.
• Ability to learn new manufacturing skills to a high standard
• Willing to learn new job skills - Kaizen, 5S and participate in improvement activities
• A willingness to work flexibly and a positive approach to work and working patterns
• To effectively work alone or within a team
• Be willing to take responsibility for own performance
• Have a 'Can do' attitude to supporting both manufacturing and other functions

Desirable skills/attributes

• Experience of working within a team environment as an effective team member.
• Experience of working with one or more of the following:-
• Preparation and painting of aluminium panels
• Electrical wiring
• Plumbing/pipework
• Carpet fitting
• Kitchen fitting
• Coachworks experience

Other essential requirements will include but not limited to;

• Adhere to and promote all aspects of Health and Safety, showing that you care and that you take responsibility for your own and others' safety and wellbeing
• Making decisions on and taking responsibility for high levels of Quality Standards in own work and the work of the overall team
• Identify corrective actions using appropriate company procedures
• Work with Engineering and Quality department colleagues on problem solving and improvement activities
• Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping
• Contribute to building a culture of sharing best practice across the plant
• Ownership of the quality of work
• Identify corrective and preventative actions to achieve quality standards and KPI's
• Contribute to setting and maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and 5S
• To be aware of and actively promote and implement our clients, culture and values
• To comply with and support with Health and Safety and Environment policy
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required

If this is you, in the first instance, CV's should be sent to: (url removed)

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".