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Production Operative
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 27,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chandler's Ford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our Business
Selwood are one of the only UK companies to manufacture our own pump range for both sale and hire. Our range includes world leading pumps for handling solids, self-priming and environmental clean-up, The flexibility, reliability, and longevity of our pumps have ensured the Selwood name is synonymous with quality.
This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.
About The Role
We currently have an opportunity to join our Pump Sales and Manufacturing team as a Production Operative, based on site at our Chandler’s Ford branch.
This is a hands-on manual role, which will include assembling a variety of components such as couplings, engines, electric motors, and pump body units.
You’ll be assembling from manufacturing drawings, ensuring our build standards are adhered to and required timeframes are met. Assemblies could include the use of overhead cranes to connect body units and engines, the preparation of engines and setting to a specified RPM, dressing finished assemblies by cleaning and adding decals, vacuum and water testing and preparing finished goods for pre-delivery inspection.
What we are looking for
Previous experience of working with tools, either in the workplace or as a hobby/interest.
Experience of working in a Production environment on a range of products.
Able to read assembly drawings/instructions, to use these to assemble components to required standards within a set timeframe.
Demonstrate good attention to detail, with a methodical approach and be consistent in achieving good quality products each time.
Able to work independently - to accurately assemble parts under own initiative.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn, to work alongside members of the team to share knowledge and resolve issues together.
Be flexible to business requirements, to be adaptable to working in areas outside of core responsibility as needed.
Hold an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical related subject, or equivalent experience.
Experience in mechanical engineering would be advantageous, but not essential.
Forklift Truck licence and overhead gantry experience would be beneficial (but full training can be given).Please note, Selwood provides the necessary PPE and workwear needed for this role.
What we can offer you
We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
Competitive salary
Eligible for overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays
Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
Life assurance protection at 3 x salary
Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
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