General Operative

FUNCTION

Working in a cross-departmental role between the maintenance and despatch teams you will be responsible for general facility maintenance, labouring and providing general assistance both departments.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES         

·         Decorating: painting walls and ceilings, touching up skirting boards and door frames

·         Repairs and Maintenance: Building desks, chairs and carry out general upkeep and maintenance of the building and external grounds, mowing lawn, etc.

·         Operating scales to accurately count parts by weight

·         Picking parts from stock

·         Following specific customer packing instructions

·         Ensuring accuracy of stock through careful counting and location of stock

·         Packing parts for storage or shipment to the customer

·         Assisting the team with achieving targets

·         Understanding and achieving the correct quality standards within the team

·         To assist maintenance and production carryout their daily tasks

·         Assisting in other departments when required

·         To comply with Health and Safety requirements

The above is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the business and your job role

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·         Ability to work effectively and use own initiative

·         Good verbal and written communication

·         Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised

·         Good analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy within a timely manner

·         Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records

·         Good hand / eye coordination

·         Be supportive and a motivated member of the team

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Essential

·         Good Time Management skills

·         Problem solving

·         Ability to work effectively both independently and within a small team

·         Ability to work without supervision

Desirable (Training can be provided)

·         Previous experience of working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment

·         FLT license

·         Scissor lift license

·         Manual handling experience

OTHER JOB COMPONENTS

·         The role will require reaching with hands and arms, stooping or kneeling, as well as lifting of materials and products

Why Join Ford Aerospace?

In return you’ll get:

• To be an integral part of a business with over 100 years history and diverse customer base

• 4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)

• Access to free on-site car parking

• Profit Share Scheme

• Healthcare Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare & Rewards

• Company Pension Scheme

• Introduce a Colleague Scheme

• Social Events

• Company Sick Pay Scheme

Shifts:

Note: we operate a 4 day working week (37.5hours)

Monday to Wednesday - 07:00 to 17:00 & Thursday 07:00 to 16:30

Overtime as and when required

To apply, please forward your CV to: HR@ford-aerospace.com