Job Purpose
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The ideal candidate will be responsible for working on / around manual machines, following a progressively growing production schedule. The person will receive onsite training and will mainly operate mills, lathes, press out and jig metal segments. Work will be exclusively in the Drive Plate Assembly department, sourcing, prepping and drilling friction material ready for assembly.
The candidate will also be required to conduct weekly van driving to collect and drop off raw materials from suppliers. Additional duties may include supporting other departments and using fly & hydraulic presses.
Typical Activities
- Lathe
- Mill
- Pillar Drill
- Fly Press
- Hydraulic Press
- Glue Oven
Producing finished friction material segments to build specifications.
Fulfil requirements of raw material production forecasting.
Follow an ever‑growing production timeframe to meet our customers’ needs.
Conduct background practices to support our frequent flow of assembly.
Weekly van driving to collect and drop off raw materials.
Context
Successful candidates will show willingness to learn, good attention to detail and forward thinking. The candidate should ideally have a basic understanding of using metal components, measuring equipment, hand tools and automotive mechanisms.
It is important the individual can conduct professional and reliable work in a safe environment.
The individual will work alongside other technicians within the assembly process.
Key Qualities
- Be able to work as a team
- Ability to stay focused
- Attention to detail
- Good time keeping
- Effective communication
Additional Context
Full UK Driving Licence is required.
3–6‑month probation period – PPE provided upon successful probation.
Working Pattern
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Benefits
- Monthly sales bonus
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- After 3 full years of employment you will be entitled to gain up to 25 days holiday a year
- On site parking
- Opportunity to attend trade events, track days and sponsorship drives
- Holiday: 20 days per calendar year
- All UK public bank holidays off
The Company
Helix specialises in designing and manufacturing Performance Road, Classic, Historic and Race Clutches, which also includes single‑mass performance flywheels, gears, first‑motion shafts, top mounts, wheel spacers and other miscellaneous parts for the automotive industry. All products are produced in‑house from start to finish out of raw materials. Helix works with a variety of different metals to produce the high‑quality product we are best known for.
On the job you will learn all about performance clutches and the engineering that creates them. You will be given the training needed to carry out the job to your best ability.
Amazing opportunity for a small, flexible, friendly workplace atmosphere.
