Electrical Assembler

Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To electrically and mechanically assemble Galley products and electrical sub assemblies.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To read wiring diagrams, cut wires, solder, crimp and assemble accordingly
• To test products to the customer and company requirements
• To fault find and repair products to customer and company requirements
• Assemble major riveted structures,
• Assemble major mechanical assemblies,
• Assemble minor mechanical assemblies,
• To carry out riveting of assemblies,
• To carry out electrical sub-assemblies,
• Strip down and repair customer returned products,
• To read engineering drawings and assemble products to quality requirements,
• To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company and comply with Company rules and regulations,
• Responsible for ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
• To support other team members with other tasks as and when necessary,
• To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures,
• To carry out other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in electrical assemblies
• Ability to use hand tools, including rivet pliers/gun
• Ability to read engineering and wiring diagrams
• Ability to work collaborating in a team environment, under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above
• Apprenticeship served
• Assembly experience

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Enhanced 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Free access to a local gym
• Free car parking
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible Working
• Sports & Social Club
• Onsite Café facilities at New Facility

(*Available after 1 year of service)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Essex, SS4 1YH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to read engineering and wiring diagrams?
• What experience do you have in the use of hand tools, including rivet pliers/gun?
• What experience do you have in reading engineering and wiring drawings?

Work Location: In person