Production Operative Dartford, England
Job description
Production Cell Operative
"People are our greatest asset" - Adel Hattab, Helvar CEO.
Are you looking for a Nordic working culture in the UK? or the opportunity to work on developing SMART sustainable products with a focus on the wellbeing of people? Then Helvar could be for you!
Due to increased Sales in the UK and Internationally, we are looking for our next member of the UK Production team to help with assembling and producing lighting control products. This role requires a flexible work ethic as you will be required to work across different teams as required by the needs of the business.
This role is based 5 days a week at our Dartford office and the team works 8 - 4, Monday to Friday.
Office Address: Hawley Mill, Hawley Rd, Sutton at Hone, Dartford DA2 7SY
What you'll be doing as our Production Operative:
- Producing lighting control products to a production schedule to meet order demand within cost and quality requirements.
- Communication of current constraints and future concerns with Production Manager.
- Real time updates to production environment databases.
- Working to latest production procedures and part/test specifications.
- Adherence to identified Health and Safety requirements.
Some key actions in this role:
- Maintain accurate records in line with existing company procedures.
- Manufacturing lighting control products/systems in accordance with current legislation and Helvar processes and procedures.
- Ensure products are built to controlled build specification.
- To alert the Production Manager of problems with material specification/shortage or tooling problems.
- Advise the Production Manager of the current production status on a regular basis.
What we would like from a Helvar Production Operative:
- Attention to detail
- Able to work both alone or as part of a team with a flexible approach
- Good organizational skills with a proactive approach
- Good communicator with a cheerful disposition
- Willingness to train / learn new skills as deemed necessary, based upon the role and the needs of the business
- A keen interest in technology
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Has worked in a production line environment
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and/or drawings
- A recognized qualification in electronics with an engineering bias or equivalent experience
Why Work at Helvar
- The Well-being of our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
- We are 102 years old as a company and value stability and growth within our workforce.
- We invest in Helvar: over the past 2 years, we have grown by over 100 employees that make up almost 300 employees globally.
- We have a culture centered around trust, meaning you'll get autonomy over your work and get to drive forward solutions.
- We invest in you: we encourage innovation with access to our online learning academy, monthly knowledge cafe's and give all employees 1 hour per week dedicated to learning.
- Annual personal development plans with your line leader to facilitate learning and progression
- Working in an international team across the UK, Finland, and Sweden.
- We're a family business with a friendly and supportive group of people who work in a relaxed but autonomous environment
- Annual salary reviews & personal development plans with your line leader
- Our office includes a PlayStation room, a canteen, free parking spaces, a social kitchen and we are working on more!
- Monthly events such as Badminton & Football, Access to free sporting tickets, quarterly events organized by the Helvar Fun Squad
- Monthly themed breakfasts and weekly fruit deliveries
- Relaxed Dress code
Learn more about us here
or find out more about life as an employee at helvar on our Instagram page: @LifeatHelvar, give us a follow!
How to Apply and the Process
If you'd like to consider joining the Hevar Family, then please apply below at the APPLY section with your details and upload a CV. There are also a couple of application questions that we hope you won't mind answering. Once you've applied, you'll be contacted by one of our team. If you do have any questions and would like to consider being a part of the Helvar family, feel free to also get in touch with [email protected]
