Assembly Operative

**Assembly Operative - Based in Diss, Norfolk - £9.55 Per Hour - Monday to Friday (short days on Friday's) - Permanent**

Hales Group are representing a vacancy on behalf of our successful client based in Diss, Norfolk. Due to expansion they are looking for multiple Assembly Operatives to join their team.

**Hours**

Monday to Thursday 07.30am till 16.30pm and Friday 07.30am till 13.30pm

**Salary**

£9.55 Per hour, due to increase in April

**Primary Role**
- To produce a range of brass and stainless steel products, to exacting quality standards.
- Play an active role in achieving departmental objectives.

**Day to Day Duties**:

- To build and test products under minimum supervision, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Assembly of a quality product, adopting a 'right first time, on time' approach; whilst maintaining the required level of quality and efficiency throughout the production run.
- Interpret and follow drawings, routings, bills of materials, process sheets, to accurately assemble products.
- Be able to use a range of equipment, such as hand tools, power tools, non-powered presses, automated and non-automated machinery.
- Carry out all work tasks in accordance with established standard operating and safety procedures.
- Complete all tasks to the standard times, as defined within the routing.
- Perform 'in process' inspections of the product to ensure quality standards.
- Identify product defects and take appropriate action.
- Ensure Kanban or any other stock discrepancies are reported.

**Other duties**:

- Take a responsible attitude to health, safety, and the environment in relation to your own role, and that of your colleagues. Report any related issues to your supervisor, or EHS representative.
- Make a positive contribution in maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, tidy, and well organised; participation in '5S' activities is mandatory and part of the role.
- Ensure that all equipment is used correctly and returned to its designated storage area on the completion of a job, in a clean and sound condition.
- Carry out any other tasks, that are reasonable and within your capability; as requested by your supervisor, or line manager.
- Attend and participate in any relevant training courses, toolbox talks or briefings that the Company consider to be of benefit to you, or the department
- Must be physically fit, as the role involves standing for long periods, and some manual handling.
- The ability to work to deadlines.
- Able to work with intricate parts, which can be dexterous work

**Company Benefits**:

- Overtime (when available) - basic rate + one half
- Breaks - 1 x 15 minute paid in morning + 1 x 30 minute unpaid for lunch (excluding Friday)
- Early finish on Fridays
- Holiday - 22 days + Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay