Assembly Fitter

**Assembly Fitter**

**What’s the job and who would it suit?**

We are looking for a full time Assembly Fitter to join our team in Hixon, Stafford.

The role would suit someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated with experience in mechanical assembly.

**Where you’ll be working**

With a proud heritage and over fifty years of success, Allett Ltd are a pioneering manufacturer of precision lawnmowers. We are a wholly British-owned company, and we serve a broad customer base, from the avid gardener to the world's most famous sports grounds. We are now looking for new talent to join our skilled and knowledgeable team and become part of our Allett TRIBE.

Our people behaviours are at the heart of how we do business. If the following behaviours resonate with you, then we may be a great match for one another.
- **Team** - We collaborate to develop and grow with our colleagues, customers, and suppliers to harness collective knowledge, skills and expertise.
- **Reliability** - Be trustworthy, honest and respect others.
- **Improvement** - Be curious, creative and provide innovation. Thrive on change and don’t be afraid to take risks.
- **Believe** - Embrace the power within, foster boundless optimism, and unite in the conviction that together, we achieve greatness.
- **Enthusiasm** - We care about our customers and colleagues with energy and be passionate about what we do.

**The team you’ll be working in**

Working within the Production Department on the assembly lines, you will be responsible for the assembly of our prestige lawn mowers. Besides, your immediate peers, you will also work closely with our logistics and operational teams on a day to day basis to ensure that we deliver a great result for both the customer and our business.

**What you’ll be doing**

So that you can get a feel for the job, here is what you will be doing day to day:

- Sub assembly and assembly of professional mowers manufactured in house
- Work to standard operating procedure (SOP)
- Highlight and assist in problem solving any quality issues and complete any paperwork as instructed
- Assist in overcoming production related problems with regards to quality and build
- Report any potential material shortages
- Participate in continuous improvement/ lean manufacturing activities
- Ensure production targets are achieved
- Complete predelivery inspection (PDI) and associated paperwork on finished machines
- Final inspection and packaging of finished machines, accessories and spares
- Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
- 5S house keeping
- You may be required to perform such other and/or additional duties within your skill and competence as the business may require

**What you’ll need to succeed**
- Mechanical assembly experience including hydraulics and electrical
- Ability to use technical manuals, drawings and standard operating procedures
- Technical knowledge of machinery and understanding of how to manage and maintain their continuous working
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team and using own initiative
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet production targets
- Driving licence preferred due to rural location

**More about the job**

Hours of work are 40 hours per week: Mon - Thurs 7.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 12.15pm.

**Salary**: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum based on 40 hours per week.

Location: Hixon, Stafford (rural location)

**What’s on offer?**

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional week via salary sacrifice - Auto-enrolment pension scheme with company contribution - Learning and Development opportunities - Employee assistance programme (EAP) with Health Assured - Discretionary profit related bonus

Plus, the chance to work with a great team of people in a relaxed but hardworking environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person