Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly and Testing Operative

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Reading & accurately interpreting engineering drawings & works orders & following production drawings
• Assemble parts to form finished products using hand & power tools
• Perform in-process quality checks & inspection of the final assembled part against company quality standards before moving on to the next stage of the production process (test)
• Adhering to the engineering testing instructions to test hydraulic cylinders
• Set up & operate heavy-duty test rigs
• Detect & report defective cylinders to the supervisor and engage with NC processes
• Ensure the safe & secure movement of product throughout the factory
• Operate in an efficient manner, ensuring efficiency targets are consistently achieved
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping
• Adhere to all H & S rules in place
• Engaging with the company MRP system

Essential Criteria

• 2 year’s experience in a similar role
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read & understand engineering drawings and AutoCAD drawings
• Experience using various hand tools
• Problem solving nature
• Meticulous eye for detail
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good level of verbal and written English
• Previous experience working to quality standards

Desirable Criteria

• 3 years + experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in an engineering background is preferred
• Previous experience within the hydraulics sector is preferred

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday: 4:45 pm to 03:15 am
Friday: OFF

In return, the successful candidate will receive

• Top rates paid (DOE)
• Early finish on Friday
• Overtime regularly available (enhanced rates)
• Westfield Health cover
• Access to bike-to-work scheme
• High specification machinery and PPE
• Free on-site parking
• Plus, much more…

Rights to work in the United Kingdom

Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to consider you for this role. If you are uncertain about your eligibility to work in the UK, you are encouraged to contact the UK Borders agency.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Applying is quick and easy! Simply download the job application form and monitoring form, fill them out, and then submit them using the form to the right. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and join a team where your talent can truly shine—your future starts here!

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Note: Applications for this role are closed.