At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vehicle assembly and ensure smooth workflow in a modern manufacturing facility.
- Company: Global leader in high-quality military equipment with over a century of engineering heritage.
- Benefits: Generous pension, early finishes on Fridays, 25 days holiday, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Proud supporter of the Armed Forces community; welcoming applications from service leavers.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar role and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 £ per hour.
Location: Stockport
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £17.76 p/hr
About the Organisation
With over a century of engineering heritage, this organisation is recognised globally for delivering high-quality, safety-critical military equipment and advanced vehicle systems. Their workforce includes specialists across Operations, Assembly, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support — all contributing to a substantial and growing order book. As the business continues to expand, they are seeking motivated, capable individuals to join their engineering and assembly teams at a modern UK manufacturing facility.
Role Purpose
To support the production function by ensuring a smooth, continuous workflow across vehicle assembly and rework operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Dressing various components in line with specification and achieve quality standards
- Shot peen & Hammer peen various components in line with specification and achieve quality standards
- Gauging of various components in line with specification and achieve quality standards
- General housekeeping and labouring duties across the site (emptying bins, brushing-up, mopping and occasionally painting etc.) if required
- Comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and identify health and safety hazards prior to the commencement of work.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience within a similar role
- Stacker/FLT licence is desirable
- Ability to conduct work duties in a manner that is safe for themselves and colleagues.
- Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions
- Develops a collaborative approach to meet multiple and potentially conflicting requests
- Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels of the business
- Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and organise work with minimal supervision
What’s on Offer
- Generous pension scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Life assurance
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- On-site electric vehicle charging
- Long-service awards
- Opportunities for further training and qualifications
The organisation is also a proud supporter of the Armed Forces community and actively welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists and cadets.
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