Production Assembly Operative

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

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Melett Ltd supply precision-engineered turbochargers, core assemblies, repair kits and individual turbo components to the professional turbocharger aftermarket. Founded in 1995, Melett Ltd is the trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and turbo repair parts and is renowned for producing OE quality products. In 2017 Melett Ltd was acquired by Wabtec Corporation, a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

Melett Ltd, a Wabtec company, is seeking a Production Assembly Operative to join their busy production facility in Barnsley.

The role involves assembling high precision components and building and balancing the CHRA element of a turbocharger. It is essential that you have had previous experience in a role requiring high quality output and possess a high level of manual dexterity. Previous experience of working in an engineering environment and assembling precision components would be preferable. You need to have the right to work in the UK without restrictions or permits.

We offer:

- 40 hours Monday - Friday (7am - 4pm with an earlier finish time on Friday)
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 after 5 years service and 28 after 10 years
- Pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- 4x salary Life Insurance
- On-site free parking
- Healthcare cash benefit and discounts

Melett Ltd supply precision-engineered turbochargers, core assemblies, repair kits and individual turbo components to the professional turbocharger aftermarket. The Company operates manufacturing sites in the UK and China, with sales and distribution from the UK Head Office as well as facilities in Poland and USA.

With in-house teams of Design, Development and QC Engineers, they are recognised as the quality, reliable supply partner by turbo repairers ranging from small turbo workshops through to volume turbo remanufacturing facilities. Three times winners of the prestigious UK Queen’s Award for Enterprise, 2006, 2009 and 2014, we supply parts to turbo reconditioners in over 100 countries worldwide.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.