Assembler

Hughes Safety Showers are looking for a hardworking Assembler to join their growing team at their site in Stockport, Cheshire.

Assembler
Cheshire, SK6 2SS

• Full Time, Permanent
• £12.60 per hour
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Hughes have over 50 years’ experience manufacturing industrial showers and eyewashes to suit all environments.

As a Hughes Safety Showers associate, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, willing to reward those who are driven to providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

As well as being a key member of the team that further strengthens the foundation of the business, you will have the opportunity to add value that is felt throughout our customer base and impact on the performance of the business.

About the role:

As an Assembler, you will be a part of the Production team who manufacture lifesaving safety equipment. You will be hands on building sub-assemblies and final products to drawings and customer specifications, to the highest quality across a wide variety of product ranges, providing bespoke solutions across a wider range of industries including, water utilities, oil and gas, offshore and pharmaceutical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow drawings, customer specifications, standard operating procedures, works orders and bill of materials to build sub-assemblies and products to the highest quality whilst working in a safe manner at all times
• Test sub-assemblies and products to ensure all components pass quality inspection 
• Identify and resolve any technical problems arising in the assembly of components and products with the support of your line manager
• Complete all required Production sign off documentation
• Ensure a continued awareness of the Production Schedule to meet strict deadlines
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised workspace and to ensure a clean readily workable area ready for production the following day
• Support the wider Production team to meet departmental goals, including on time delivery

Education, experience and skills:

• A basic secondary education
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualification is an advantage
• 2 years’ experience as an Assembler, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician or similar role is preferred but not essential
• Ability to read and understand production drawings
• Ability to use hand tools and battery-operated equipment
• Able to follow instruction
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualification is an advantage

About You

• Collaborative team player
• Customer Focused; keeping internal and external customers in mind
• A desire for personal growth
• Open to learning new skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Open and honest communication
• Resilience to drive change and fuel growth
• Effective decision making skills
• Can work cross-functionally to solve business problems
• Results oriented
• Analytical
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Good timekeeping and attendance record
• Flexible and prepared to work anywhere within the factory

Benefits:

• Competitive company pension contribution
• Bonus structure
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Wellbeing incentive
• Cycle to work scheme
• Computer scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Death in service

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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