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Transmissions Operative

Randstad RIS
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8BW, England

Salary

£12.68 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Caterpillar is seeking a production operative for their transmissions line, requiring experience in Automotive or Manufacturing Assembly roles.
  • The position offers a four-day work week with hours from Monday to Thursday, 07:30 AM to 5:15 PM, and a salary of £12.68 per hour based on experience.
  • Candidates should have manufacturing, production, or assembly experience, along with proficiency in using hand tools.
  • Additional benefits include 27 days of holiday pro rata, premium overtime rates, and a unique benefits app for shopping and lifestyle discounts.
  • This role is a temporary position for 6 months, emphasizing teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Do you have experience working in an Automotive or Manufacturing Assembly role? Do you want to work a four day week but still maintain a full-time weekly wage?

Do you have a passion for engineering?

If you answered yes to all of the above, then look no further.

Caterpillar have an exciting opportunity available on their transmissions line for a production operative.

Benefits:

  • 27 days holiday pro rata (inc. bank holidays)
  • Regular Performance review and recognition schemes
  • High Performer Of the Month awards with voucher prizes
  • Candidate surveys - we value your opinions and welcome your feedback to shape our service
  • Full induction and on-going, professional training
  • Auto Pension scheme enrolment
  • Premium overtime rates
  • Unique benefits app offering shopping and lifestyle discounts

Hours of Work and Salary: (please note that this role is for 6 months)

  • Monday to Thursday, 07:30AM - 17:15PM
  • £12.68 PER HOUR

Dependant on experience and overtime where available

  • Overtime available at business discretion for any work from Friday
    • Sunday would be paid at premium overtime rates!

Responsibilities:

  • Flexible role doing a variety of jobs within the transmission line.
  • Assembling parts in a set time period 'Takt time'
  • Visual quality checks
  • Using press power tools to insert friction fit parts
  • Setting & using torque wrenches
  • Using battery & hand tools
  • Following standard works
  • Adhering to PPE and Health and Safety requirements
  • Some manual lifting
  • Working in a team or individually as required
  • High use of hand and vibration tools

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of transmissions desired
  • Manufacturing, production or assembly experience
  • Experience using hand tools including air guns, drills etc.
  • An understanding of working to safe practices, adhering to health and safety requirements
  • Good teamwork and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • PC/ IT skills (training will be provided on in-house software)

You will receive a full induction, incorporating all the on-the-job training you need to be successful in your role and your work-life balance couldn't be better!

If you are interested in finding out more about our opportunities, don't delay in sending us your CV to and one of our dedicated account team will contact you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.