Mechanical and Electrical Assembler

Production Operative – Full-Time (39 hours per week) Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:45 – 16:30
• Friday: 07:45 – 15:00
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Two paid short breaks (AM & PM)

Pay Rate:

• Starting at £12.78 per hour (please note: subject to change post-April annual review)
• Opportunities to increase your hourly rate with additional responsibilities:
  
  • +£0.50/hr for Team Leader responsibilities
  • +£0.50/hr for Testing responsibilities (ideal for technically competent individuals or qualified gas engineers)
  • Further skill-based premiums may be added over time
  • Candidates with rare or specialist skills may be offered enhanced rates from the outset

Job Description As a Production Operative, your key responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical and electrical assembly of water heaters, in line with build books, technical drawings, and management instruction
• Performing pressure and leak testing
• Conducting end-of-line function testing, including fault finding and basic rectification
• Working both independently and as part of a small, efficient team
• Maintaining high standards of quality and consistent repeatability in your work
• Following all health and safety protocols
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks across different areas of Production when required

Person Specification This hands-on, lead-by-example role would suit someone with a background in:

• Gas appliance manufacturing
• Equipment or machinery assembly
• Complex mechanical builds, ideally with testing or team leadership experience

You should be:

• Physically fit, as the role includes lifting and positioning heavier components
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and able to meet deadlines
• Reliable, trustworthy, and a strong team player
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings
• A strong communicator with a flexible approach – willing to support different areas such as electrical assembly, spares, sheet metal, or stores

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade C or above
• A forklift truck licence (beneficial, but not essential)

Progression Opportunity: Team Leader Role (£14.50/hr) For those seeking progression, the Shop Floor Supervisor role offers the first step into junior management and includes:

• Organising labour and materials to meet or exceed production targets
• Supporting senior management with proactive planning and performance improvement
• Communicating clearly with management on production updates, team matters, and improvement opportunities
• Leading by example in professionalism, integrity, and company standards
• Managing team motivation, morale, and conflict resolution with discretion and fairness
• Maintaining adherence to Health & Safety and company policy at all times
• Taking ownership of problem-solving within your team or escalating appropriately

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a long-term role where growth, leadership, and specialist skills are recognised and rewarded.
If you’re a proactive, skilled assembler or technician who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment – we’d love to hear from you.