Engineering Operative
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Engineering Operative based in Binley,Coventry. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive hourly rate of £10.50 per hour depending on skills & experience. This will be reviewed after successful completion of the probationary period.
About us:
Wickman Coventry Ltd is an OEM Machine tool design and manufacturing company now in its 98th year. We produce a specialised range of Multi-Spindle CNC and Automatic Lathes from our factory based in Coventry that are distributed to customers globally.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Operative to join a dynamic, ambitious and fast-paced company with a diverse range of work on offer to a bright and enthusiastic individual.
Benefits we offer:
- A competitive hourly rate of £10.50 per hour depending on skills & experience. This will be reviewed after successful completion of the probationary period
- Overtime opportunities (overtime is paid at premium rates)
- 32 days holiday (inc statutory holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Life Insurance Cover
- Cycle to work scheme
Your responsibilities as our Engineering Operative will include:
- Assisting in stripping down machines using hand tools
- General site and building maintenance
- Assisting in all areas of the production process under supervision
- Moving heavy machinery and equipment with mechanical handling equipment (training will be given)
- Preparing machines/equipment for shipping
- Supporting of loading of machines into containers
- Manual handling tasks
- Warehouse/Stores holiday cover (training will be given)
- Collections and deliveries in company vehicles
What we’re looking for in our Engineering Operative:
- A positive attitude and a demonstrable willingness to learn
- Always have Health and Safety considerations for themselves and their work colleagues in mind
- Confident and can work using your own initiative both independently and as a team
- Able to work towards deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Some general DIY skills
- An interest/experience in mechanical engineering but not essential
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity
- The ability to lift and move weights up to 25 kilos
- It is essential that the applicant holds a clean full UK driving licence
- Experience in using an overhead crane (desirable but not essential)
- Fork lift truck driving licence (desirable but not essential)
If you’re looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Engineering Operative, we look forward to hearing from you!
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