Production Operator

Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Team Supervisor the ideal candidate will have the ability to lay up using advanced prepreg materials and / or assemble a variety of Composite structures and components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Cleaning and preparing mould tools for curing,
• Cutting and laying up materials in mould tools,
• Loading and operating industrial curing ovens / autoclaves / presses,
• Core filling pre and post curing,
• Assembling components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners,
• Hand tool finishing of components and assemblies e.g. linishing and countersinking,
• Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
• To support team members with other tasks / training as and when necessary,
• To help to create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety Procedures,
• To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant as and when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, boatbuilding, woodworking, mechanical or similar)
• Demonstrable practical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above
• Apprenticeship served
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry
• Composite layup / laminating experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Team Player
• Strong Work 'Can-do Ethic'
• Exceptional at building relationships
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills
• High awareness of Productivity and Quality
• Excellent Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Takes Responsibility for actions
• Learn, Apply and Improve

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Friday's
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym**
• Onsite café**

(*Available after 1 year of service)

(** Based in Southend on Sea)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £15.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have any experience with composite layup?
• Do you experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, boatbuilding, woodworking, mechanical or similar)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person