Overview
Production Operative - Chandler's Ford
Rate: £14.29 p/h (increase after qualifying period) (£29,723 - £32,874 per annum)
Hours: 40 per week - Monday to Friday
Our client is seeking a skilled Production Operative to join their Manufacturing team, based at their Chandler's Ford site.
This is a hands-on, practical role involving the assembly of a range of components including couplings, engines, electric motors, and pump body units.
You will be working from manufacturing drawings, ensuring assemblies meet required standards and deadlines. Tasks include use of overhead cranes to connect body units and engines, preparing and setting engines to specific RPM, testing (vacuum and water), finishing assemblies, and preparing goods for inspection and delivery.
Responsibilities
* Assemble components including couplings, engines, electric motors, and pump body units from manufacturing drawings
* Operate overhead cranes to connect body units and engines
* Prepare and set engines to specific RPM
* Perform testing (vacuum and water) and finish assemblies
* Prepare goods for inspection and delivery
* Adhere to required standards and deadlines
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience using tools, either professionally or as a hobby/interest
* Experience in a production or assembly environment
* Ability to read and follow assembly drawings/instructions
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Able to work independently and use initiative
* Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn
* NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical subject (or equivalent experience)
* Mechanical engineering experience desirable, but not essential
* Forklift Truck licence/overhead crane experience beneficial (training provided if needed)
Why Apply
Ongoing, full-time role with competitive salary (with potential to become a permanent position)
Full training available where needed
Excellent opportunity to develop within a well-established company
Apply via this advert or contactEmma at Meridian in Eastleighconfidentially:
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Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an employment business for this vacancy
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