Assembly Cell Lead

Rubicon Recruitment
Poole, BH13 7EE, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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Assembly Cell Lead | Poole | £34,000

Are you a hands-on assembler who enjoys precise bench work and being the go-to person on the line? This Assembler Cell Lead position offers secure, day-shift work in a modern facility, assembling small motors used in cutting-edge robotics applications.

Working in a clean, seated, bench-based environment, you will carry out both electrical assembly and mechanical fitting using hand and power tools, while supporting the smooth running of your cell.

As an Assembly Cell Lead, you will benefit from:

Overtime available at x1.5 rate after 39 hours

Early finish on Fridays as part of a 39-hour working week

Pension contributions with 4% employer and 4% employee

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a Christmas shutdown

Death in service scheme

Enhanced paternity pay

Private medical insurance after successful completion of probation

Sickness benefits after successful completion of probation

The opportunity to grow your skills as an Assembly Cell Lead and become a key point of contact in the assembly area

As an Assembly Cell Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Assembling small motors, components and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools

Carrying out both electrical assembly and mechanical fitting to clear work instructions and drawings

Coordinating workflow within your cell to help meet quality, output and delivery targets

Performing first-off and basic final inspections to ensure high standards are maintained

Supporting and guiding less experienced assemblers through on-the-job training and coaching

Maintaining a safe, tidy work area and promoting good Health & Safety and housekeeping practices

As an Assembly Cell Lead, your experience will include:

Previous experience in an assembly, production or manufacturing environment as a Team Lead

Confident use of hand tools and basic power tools for precise, hands-on work

Ability to follow written work instructions, drawings or basic technical information accurately

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality and inspection

Organised and reliable, able to manage priorities within your cell and keep work flowing

If you're looking to take the next step in your career as an Assembly Cell Lead within a stable manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information

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