Production Operative Cramlington, England
Job description
In 2021 Turntide acquired three North East businesses to establish our presence in the UK – those businesses were Borg Warner in Gateshead, Hyperdrive in Sunderland and Avid in Cramlington. The acquisitions allowed us to extend our Smart Motor System to the transportation sector and help turn the tide on climate change.
There is a massive change happening across Transportation. Companies are working furiously to develop new electrified platforms to meet the demands of their customers and do their part to reduce carbon emissions. Our Turntide for Electrification solutions help ease the customer journey and accelerate their transition. The faster they can transform, the better it is for our planet.
A Production Operative's primary responsibility will be to assemble product to the specification of the customer. The role is based at our site in Cramlington and reports into the Manufacturing Manager.
Job Role
In this role the Production Operative will be responsible for the following:
- Carry out assembly work independently to ensure production targets are met on a daily basis in order to supply the customer with a quality proven product
- Work to understand and follow engineering drawings and standard work instructions
- Complete basic paperwork using PC's and data base systems
- Complex quality checks to ensure quality products are shipped to customers
- Ensure work area is prepared for the next day. This includes housekeeping, materials and build information
- Comply with all relevant HSE legislation, local policies, and procedures
Experience and Skills
We're looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:
- Ability to follow instructions and production schedules
- Ability to act quickly when a problem arises
It would also be great (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:
- Experience within a manufacturing environment although full training will be given.
- Hand assembly tooling skills
Qualifications
- A recognised qualification is required to demonstrate proficiency in key skills: English Literature, English Language, Maths and ICT
- Relevant experience could also be considered
Attributes
The ideal candidate will have the following personal qualities:
- This is a very hands-on position – we expect a person with a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude.
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise work accordingly and meet tight deadlines
- Pro-active taking ownership of tasks given and follow through to completion with attention to detail
- Must be able to work alone with minimum guidance, but also be able to operate effectively as part of a team.
- Problem solving and decision making ability
- You will have a positive attitude to work and be respectful and happy to proactively help others; you will also be willing to take instructions and learn from your peers
- Reliable and punctual
- Good communication skills
Terms and Conditions
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