Senior plc
Assembly Operative
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Company Description
Who is Senior plc?
Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets.
We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
- Safety
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Respect & Trust
- Accountability
- Excellence
Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers
Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.
We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.
We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.
We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.
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Job Description
Assembly Operative - What does the job involve?
The role is required to work as part of a skilled team of multi-disciplined functions. There must be sufficient expertise and confidence clearly demonstrated by experience and/or qualification to work effectively and efficiently on components and assemblies of high value. The job involves working on a range of components and assemblies to carry out various assembly and fitting operations which may include:
- Hours of work: 39 hours per week.
- Core shift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute break for lunch
Assembly Operative - What will my responsibilities include?
- Detailed finishing
- Assembly in accordance with detailed engineering specifications
- Straightening
- Pressure Testing
- Brazing
- Hand polishing
- Fettling
- Blasting
- Part Marking / Cleaning of components
- Ensure production times are met in line with each Shop Order.
- Focus on Quality and detail.
- Raise quality concerns as and when required.
- Maintain all Shop Order record logs for completion and accuracy.
- Provide accurate updates of Shop Orders to the Production Manager
- Able to work to tight tolerances to LPE’s visual acceptance standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of area.
- Able to meet schedule/timelines in conjunction with the rest of the team.
- Flexibility across this section to aid production.
Assembly Operative - What key skills and experience do I need?
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a skilled metal worker and finisher
- Experienced in Assembly to fine limits and tolerances
- Experience of working in a metal manufacturing industry
- Knowledge of how to handle and protect large yet delicate engineering assemblies
- Knowledge and experience of working with special metals like stainless steel and aluminum
- Experienced at interpreting drawing requirements.
- Previous experience in either an aerospace or industrial background (Desirable)
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements (Desirable)
- Experience in assembly work and welding / brazing (Desirable)
- Assembly Machining experience (Desirable)
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Assembly Operative - What qualifications should I have?
- O level, CSE, GCSE Minimum
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship (Desirable)
- NVQ Level 3 (Desirable)
- Security Clearance (Desirable)
Additional Information
Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers
Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Career and development opportunities
- 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
- Health cash plan scheme
- Health & wellbeing services
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Profit sharing scheme
- Reward and recognition
LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.
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