Assembly Operative

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide.

Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.

In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology.

All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.

With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.

Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a ‘Home for All’ where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us.

If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Assembly Operative within our growing Assembly Team.

In a nutshell you will be responsible for:

You will join our team in producing high-quality brass wear products. You will contribute to the production of our brass wear products by assembling components with accuracy and speed, while maintaining a high level of quality.

What you are already great at:

• Assembling brass wear components according to detailed work instructions and quality standards.
• Building, testing and packing products to the required quality standards and output targets.
• Utilising hand tools and power tools as required for assembly tasks.
• Undertaking all work in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions.
• Inspecting assembled components for defects and ensuring they meet quality specifications.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Recognising and reporting failures or problems with standard procedures and work instructions and making suggestions for improvement.
• May be required to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods standing up
• Ability to be flexible in your working approach, as the business requires.

For this role we would need you to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in assembly or manufacturing (preferred, but not essential).
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately.
• Sufficient computer skills required.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work as part of a team, in a fast-paced enviornment.
• Good time management and organisational skills.

What your colleagues say about you:

An ideas and solutions focused person

An excellent and engaging communicator, confidence to communicate at all levels

Very organised and methodical

Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing

Very high level of attention to detail

Our Values :

Cultivates Innovation - Always remain curious.

Active Learner - Take every opportunity to grow your own capability.

Collaborates - Use your network, sharing knowledge and skills.

Plans and Aligns - Make it relevant, make it purposeful

Why work for us:

We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn’t always defined by hitting a financial target.

We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction.

The benefits bit:

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance

Pension Plan

High St Reward Scheme

Refer a Friend Programme

Free Parking

Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care

Flexible working model

High 5 Employee Recognition Programme

And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.

Our hiring process:

1. You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams.
2. You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role.
3. We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings.
4. Successful candidates will be notified and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey.