Assembly Operative

About Wrightbus

Wrightbus manufactures the World-first zero-emission hydrogen double-decker, alongside midibuses, full size single deckers, two and three axle double deckers and articulated vehicles. Wrights Group has recently focused increasingly on its zero-emission hydrogen buses.

Hours of Work: 4 day week

Benefits:

• Holidays - 237.5 hours.
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% company
• Medicash scheme. You can claim back on medical appointments and free counselling etc.
• Life insurance
• Canteen onsite,
• Free parking and local befits

Requirements:

• Relevant experience of using a variety of hand, power and air tools.
• 3 month’s experience in manufacturing or industrial environment. Specialist Knowledge / Skills Basic knowledge of materials particularly aluminium and steel.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willing to undertake or provide training as required.
• An awareness of general Health and Safety rules.
• Proven ability to be flexible, working overtime, and changing shift patterns as required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complying with the company’s health and safety, policies and procedures and WMPs are being adhered to.
• Ensuring that work carried out is to the Wrightbus quality standard and that all quality sign offs, and procedures are complied with.
• Responsible for the fabrication and assembly of parts related to the overall manufacturing process.
• Interpreting complex parts and assembly drawings and assembling the product in line with them.
• Moving between several distinct operations whilst maintaining high quality workmanship and overall efficiency.
• Assembling a multitude of materials such as metal, wood, laminate and fibreglass components to the vehicle during the production process.
• Responsible for the safe operation of plant equipment and or hand tools associated with the manufacture or fitting process.
• Participation in continuous improvement teams and initiatives.
• Must be prepared to work overtime when requested by management.
• Undertaking training or retraining associated with the post, or introduction of new working practices or engineering changes including the training of others.
• Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
• Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
• Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
• Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
• You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.
• You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.
• You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
• You must comply with the no smoking policy.
• Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
• Completing basic administrative tasks, filling in company forms or documents, WMPs.
• You will ensure that your work area is maintained in a safe and tidy manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,676.00 per year

Work Location: In person