At Flitetec, we are seeking an Assembly Operative - Bonding Leads to join our manufacturing team, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity and a practical approach to work.
Working within our manufacturing environment with full training provided, you will be responsible for producing bonding lead assemblies to customer specifications by accurately measuring, cutting and terminating braided bonding straps. There will also be opportunities to develop your skills across other areas of the assembly and manufacturing process, enabling you to become a valued multi-skilled member of the team.
What Can We Offer You
£12.71 per hour | 24 hours per week | Tuesday to Thursday
(Alternative working days may be considered based on business needs.)
In return for your hard work, alongside your salary, you will be offered a great range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata
- Workplace pension
- Critical Health Insurance
- Death in Service cover (3x basic salary)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Being part of a strong and sociable team
What Will I Be Responsible For?
As a Bonding Assembly Operative, your responsibilities will include:
- Manufacturing bonding assemblies to customer specifications and quality standards
- Manufacturing bonding lead assemblies to customer specifications and quality standards
- Measuring, cutting and preparing braided bonding materials
- Attaching and crimping terminals using the correct tools and processes
- Attaching, crimping and finishing terminals using approved tools and processes
- Accurately counting and completing customer orders
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, work instructions and specifications (non-complex)
- Reading and following work instructions, drawings and specifications
- Carrying out visual inspections to ensure product quality and accuracy
- Maintaining accurate production records where required
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
- Supporting other areas of production and assembly as required
- Contributing to continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards within the manufacturing area
What You'll Bring To The Role
Ideally you will have:
- Experience working within a manufacturing, production or assembly environment is desirable
- Good numerical skills with the ability to accurately count and process customer orders
- Patience and the ability to remain focused while carrying out repetitive, detail-oriented assembly work
- The ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and specifications
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Strong manual dexterity and practical assembly skills
- Good organisational skills and time management to fulfil workload priorities
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Experience working to quality standards and manufacturing procedures would be advantageous
- Knowledge of aerospace, electrical or engineering manufacturing environments is desirable
Our Company
Source. Make. Integrate: Flitetec stocks and distributes a large range of aviation components and products for defence and commercial aircraft applications. Flitetec is a manufacturer of new and repaired and overhauled aircraft interior products and is certified for CAA Part 21 subpart G and EASA/CAA Part 145 release. We specialise in vacuum forming of polycarbonate materials, overhauling and producing products such as meal trays, seat backs, aisle side shrouds, centre console fairings, in arm tray liners, cocktail tables, infills, bump strips, mirrors, threshold strips, monument and galley floor fitting covers.
Our customers include international and regional airlines, OEM manufacturers, MRO operators, leasing companies in UK, Europe, North America, Middle East and Far East.
Equal Opportunities
We believe that diverse teams create stronger businesses. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recruit based on merit, skills and potential, ensuring a fair and inclusive process for everyone.
If you think you'd be a good fit for our role, we want to hear from you. Please click “apply” to submit your application and find out more.
Assembly Operative - Bonding Leads in Amersham employer: Flitetec
Flitetec is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful role in health and safety within the aviation sector. With a commitment to quality and compliance, we offer a supportive work culture that values practical experience and collaboration with senior management and operational teams. Our part-time or fractional engagement model provides flexibility, allowing professionals to contribute their expertise while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic in a regulated environment.
