Company Overview
AF Switchgear is one of the UK's largest switchgear manufacturers, setting the standard for low voltage switchgear and power distribution. With over five decades of expertise, we are committed to innovation and quality in our manufacturing processes.
Summary
We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team at AF Switchgear Ltd. This role is pivotal in supporting our manufacturing operations located in the UK. The successful candidate will assemble electrical switch devices, copper busbar systems and current transformers in pre-fabricated cabinets
This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
Responsibilities
- To adhere to the Works File/Job Pack information
- To refer to and follow the Company Engineering assembly standards where appropriate
- To remain on the job in a productive and efficient role. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and your personal performance regularly appraised.
- To give guidance and support, where required to fellow team members and sub-contractors
- To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Team Leader in charge.
- To inform the Team Leader of any urgently required parts
- To inform the Team Leader of any concerns regarding parts/build/equipment
- Housekeeping and the implementation of a 5S program is key to the success of the assembly process. You must ensure that your work area is kept tidy at all times and that any tools used when finished with or at the end of each day are returned to the shadow boards. You must where possible add value to the process by contributing to the continuous improvement ethos. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and subject to strict audits which will be undertaken at defined intervals.
- In order to maintain production commitments it may be required to change an operative’s working hours onto a different shift, ie a late or night shift. These will only be required in exceptional circumstances and notice will be given where possible. You will be expected to undertake this temporary shift change, if requested.
- Working closely with fellow team members, including the Team Leader, Production Managers and Works Supervisor to constantly strive for improvements leading to reduced lead times and quality improvements. To review Health, Safety and Environment impacts within the assembly area and the wider company of which your contribution is an essential part of the process.
- To carry out any other assembly or production support tasks as required, within the post-holders capabilities.
- Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.
Working hours:
Total Hours: 37.50
Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):
07:30 – 08:30 and 16:00 – 17:00
Friday (start / finish time):
07:30 – 08:30 and 11:45 – 12:45
Benefits:
- Family owned, successful & growing company
- Progressive pay scale
- Great career opportunities
- Generous overtime rates
- Employee Assistance Programme
- BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
- 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Death in service benefit
- Company Sick pay
- Company Pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.69 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: In person
