EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! Our client are the pioneers and market leaders of aluminium geodesic domes. Designed and manufactured in the UK and supplied across the globe, their innovative and unique glasshouses are long-lasting, reliable, eco-friendly - and create an experience like no other.
Do you have excellent hands-on construction or metal work manufacturing experience? Do you take real pride in the quality of your work? Our client is looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, a problem-solving attitude and good practical experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a specialist aluminium dome design, manufacturing, and construction company. Think Eden Project Biomes but on a smaller scale.
The role is approximately 60% factory and 40% off-site working on dome installations. You must therefore be flexible and be able to work away from home for several days at a time and is essential that you drive.
This varied role involves metalwork, assembly of parts, quality control, working to engineering drawings, packing and crating, and installation of the finished product - aluminium geodesic domes. You must be proactive, hardworking, good at following procedures accurately to join our team. You will be part of a small team in a unique, ethical company where innovation is key and everyone's opinion matters.
Site & Production Operative Responsibilities:
Manufacture and assembly of components in the factory to quality standardsQuality installation of glass and aluminium domes on customer sites nationwidePacking and crating dome components ready for shipping worldwideCollection/drop-off dome materials at various suppliersGood inwards - checking for quality and quantity within set timescalesWorking to production and site Key Performance Targets (KPIs)Completing daily tasks on time and updating status online Ensuring a clean, tidy, and safe factory environmentWorking in accordance with company proceduresRoutine factory, display area and van maintenance Site & Production Operative Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence - comfortable driving a 3.5ton vanHighly practical - ideally with at least a couple of years' experience in a skilled trade i.e. carpenter, glazier, bespoke metal fabricator etc.Demonstrable experience using high levels of attention to detail and quality controlSkilled problem solver with a can-do positive attitudeProfessional with good communication skillsCapable of working confidently at heights up to 10mIT literate - use of tablets for workload management The ideal candidate would have:
Experience of working in an ISO manufacturing environmentAble to work from engineering drawingsFork lift licence (training offered for the right candidate)CSCS Health & Safety cardPASMA licence (training offered for the right candidate)IPAF licence (training offered for the right candidate) Benefits:
Leave - 22 days plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)Contributory pension following 3 months continuous employmentFree Car parking/Nature reserve oppositeStandard Factory Hours of work 37.5hrs - Monday to Friday Site work as required - as per our offsite policy. Overtime payable at time and a third.
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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.