Production Operative - Control Panel Wire person

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

12/10/2024

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, if speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Role – Production Operative - Control Panel Wire person (experienced/trainee considered)

Location – Coventry

Purpose of the Role:

The position requires a competent and highly motivated hands-on team player to ensure the Company’s products are built in an efficient and timely manner in compliance with designs and specifications provided and to production schedules.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure that work practices comply with the requirement of Health and Safety at Work Act and the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
• To understand and comply with the Company Business Management System, Quality Manual, Company Procedures and Standards relating to Production tasks.
• Undertake the mechanical assembly and copper work (where applicable) and the wiring of equipment, in accordance with instructions.
• Check issued items comply with job parts lists.
• Report problems, errors, shortages to Production Management.
• Prepare finished equipment for dispatch. Load / unload vehicles as required, in accordance with Safe Working Practices and applying absolute care and vigilance.
• As and when required, to attend site and assist with site-based activities, such as installation (UK wide).
• Liaise and communicate effectively with all site and other personnel, always upholding the Company Culture and Values.
  
  

Lead excellent working practices, including:

• Health, safety & environmental compliance.
• Data protection & information security.
• Customer focus.
• Team Behavior.
• Housekeeping.
• Continuous improvement.
• Compliance with the Company’s Business Quality Management System.
• Assume other responsibilities as required and work with colleagues to further the best possible performance of the Company.
  
  

About you:

Essential:

• Ability to interpret electrical drawing.
• Ability to meet production schedule within time allowed.
• Ability to meet and wherever possible exceed quality with zero defects or errors.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
  
  

Desirable:

• A good understanding of control panel manufacture.
• Site working experience.
• Experience of Continuous Improvement.
  
  

Attainments:

• GCSE above grade ‘C’ in English, Maths and Science.
• City and Guilds level 2) in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualified to current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.
  
  

Other Aptitudes:

• A passion for delivering customer service excellence in a cost-effective way.
• Strong time management skills and motivation – ability to work using own initiative, to deadlines and constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to internal and external environments
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude to technical challenges, and flexibility to cope effectively with changes to specifications or priorities.
• Ability to work and contribute effectively within a team.
• Commitment to own personal professional development.
• A commitment to Respect at Work (including, but not limited to, Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities).
  
  

Training:

Full product and work-based training will be provided in-house.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
  
  

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jade Adamson on jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk

A full job description for this role is available upon request.