Assembly Operator

6 days ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom HQW Aerospace Full time

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**Job Title: Assembly Operator**

**Location**: Plymouth (PL6 7LH), onsite role

**Reporting to: Assembly Area Leader**

**Job Type**: Full time, Permanent

HQW Aerospace is a world-renowned manufacturer of super precision bearings, pushing the boundaries of innovation and precision engineering for over 75 years. We're committed to nurturing talent. Situated in the vibrant city of Plymouth, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall, we offer not only a stimulating work environment but also a lifestyle that blends work with leisure seamlessly. With stunning beaches, vibrant culinary scenes, and a plethora of social and sporting activities, Plymouth and its surroundings provide an exceptional backdrop for both personal and professional growth.

**Why Join Us**:

- Competitive Salary
- 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Professional Development Investment from Day 1.
- Subsidised Canteen.
- Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
- Free Parking, with electric charging points available.

**Please Note**:

- Due to the nature of our business, security clearance may be required.

**Job Purpose**:
To co-ordinate, carry out and oversee bearing assembly, test and related operations within designated Assembly Cells.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Ensure that all employees are aware of and comply to the Company Health and Safety Regulations and that the work area of the Cell and all machinery and equipment within the Cell are at all times clean and free of hazards.

To organise and control staff in the most cost effective way to achieve objectives on cost, quality and timeliness, ensuring maximum utilisation of Cell resources.

To engage and develop staff, ensuring that the correct balance of skills are maintained, identifying training needs of staff and implementing training programmes.

To measure the performance of the Cell against objectives on cost, quality and timeliness, identifying and implementing necessary corrective action to ensure the achievement of objectives.

Communicate with Service Departments to ensure prompt resolution of problems not able to be resolved within the Cell and effecting the achievement of objectives.

Communicate with Cell employees on all problems affecting the performance of the Cell, overall Company objectives and performance and the need for change when necessary.

Communicate with other Cell Leaders to maintain overall Company objectives on cost, quality and timeliness.

Assist with and perform product and procedural audits necessary to satisfy assurance requirements on Company standards.

To council and discipline, as stated in the Employee Handbook, employees who fail to achieve and maintain Company standards.

Communicate with the Operations Manager on problems that the Area Leader is unable to resolve.

**Education: Basic math and English**

**Knowledge and Skills: Manufacturing environment**

**Join Our Team**:
**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement**

At HQW Aerospace UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values and respects the diversity of all individuals. We believe that embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but also essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success in our future endeavours.


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