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Panel Press Operator

Full time permanent - Cambridge

About the Role

Exciting new permanent opportunity available, working for a leading name in the Aviation industry.

As a key part of an established Manufacturing Team, you will be involved in manufacturing and detailing composite panels up to 9m in length to a high standard of quality.

You will be responsible for the manufacturing of panels / components as detailed within company work instructions, engineering drawings, work requests and verbal instructions, internal and external processes and procedures. This will include certification of own work when applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Aluminium Cutting

Plywood cutting

Foam cutting

Panel Laminating

Assembly activities

Detailing of Panels

Following written instructions or working to drawings

Working as part of a team.

Using online booking system for booking on and off job tickets.

Working to budget and identifying any related issues

Assisting line supervision in the supervision of Apprentices / Trainees when required.

Capability/Behavioural Competencies:

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Attention to detail

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Pride in work standards

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Ability to communicate work progress to peers/ managers

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Able to build good team relationships

Experience/ Technical Competence:

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Experience in Manufacturing / fabrication or equivalent trade is preferred but not essential.

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The ability to read and understand Engineering drawings is required.

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Experience in Composite panel manufacture is preferred.

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Flexible and reliable approach to work

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Understanding and experience in Manufacturing and Assembly processes and techniques is preferred.

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Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5s techniques.

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Awareness of Health and Safety, Fire and Environmental Policies.

The benefits we offer you will include:

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27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)

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Pension contributions up to 9%

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Healthcare cash plan for you and your children

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Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work

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Life assurance at 4x basic salary

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Enhanced parental leave and pay

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Paid volunteering leave

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Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

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Opportunities to develop your skill set and gain additional qualifications

For a full informal, confidential discussion, contact Simon Portway