Production Assembly Operative

Production Assembly Operative

Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 5pm

Friday - 7.30am - 4pm

41.5 hours per week + 1 hour break per day

Do you have experience in production assembly work? We have recently expanded our growing business as we have doubled our production capabilities; with further growth in the future, we are looking to recruit an experienced assembler to join our growing team.

Job Summary :

A Production Assembly Operative at SIL is responsible for working as part of a small team in the sector of production. In this hands-on role, you will be assembling a range of plastic furniture components, from small parts to full office chairs. The position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a good work ethic. Full training will be provided.

The Job:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble plastic office furniture components and full chair units
• Use hand tools where needed safely and correctly
• Follow work instructions, diagrams, or verbal directions
• Inspect parts and finished assemblies for quality
• Package and label finished goods
• Maintain a clean and safe working area
• Report any issues to supervisors
• Respecting company policy and behaviour in work areas.
• Ensuring PPE provided is utilised correctly and not mis-used.
• Work individually being responsible for assembly, but as part as an overall team
• Providing support to other areas of the company if required.

Requirements & Desired Characteristics:

• Experience gained within a production/assembly background is beneficial
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of basic assembly & even injection moulding is beneficial but not required
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and meet production targets
• A team player with a positive attitude and reliable attendance

Essential Skills

• Basic understanding of English & Maths
• Computer literate
• Physically Fit for the job
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to complete work correctly and on time in an acceptable format and have attention to detail
• Hardworking and trustworthy
• Basic understand of injection moulding techniques and quality of goods and materials is preferred but not essential

What We Offer:

• Full training provided
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Overtime available depending on workload
• On-site parking and staff facilities
• Company pension
• Long-term, stable employment in a growing company
• Ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout all stages of production
• Reporting directly to Workshop Supervisor with any concerns
• Full training will be provided but experience in this field is essential to know you have a keen eye for detail

Salary: Total TBC dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Pemberton, WIGAN

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job requirements

• Ability to communicate via English language.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.
• Ability to pass in-house training methods to gain the skills needed to complete the job thoroughly with knowledge of the job they are doing.

Experience

• 1-2 years experience within a production environment is ideal
• Experience in assembly is preferred but full training given
• Ideally have experience within an Injection Moulding environment
• Full fork-lift licence is desirable but not necessary

SHIFTS - as above - there is opportunity for overtime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wigan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• HOW MANY YEARS OF ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE?

Work Location: In person