Assembly Operator

Description:

Assembly Technician

Job Details

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Reporting Line: Production Supervisor

Division: Mobility, Rail Systems

Business Unit: Rolling Stock Traction Drives

Location: Goole

Contract Type: 6 months

Schedule Type: Full Time

Safety Status: Non-Safety Critical

On-Call Requirement: No

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Assembly Technician is responsible for ensuring that traction motor investigations, repairs, overhauls, and root cause analyses are completed efficiently, safely, cost-effectively, and to the required quality standards. The role supports the delivery of customer orders by maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Product Assembly & Service

Disassemble and reassemble traction motors and associated components in accordance with work order instructions and engineering requirements.
Perform mechanical and electrical overhauls, including disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly activities.
Conduct detailed inspections of motor components, including stators, rotors, bearings, and castings.
Carry out fault finding, failure investigations, and root cause analysis of manufacturing, material, or operational defects.
Undertake repairs and corrective actions to restore products to required operational standards.
Achieve productivity, efficiency, and utilisation targets in line with build times and capacity plans.
Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and customer specifications.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Implement and maintain safe systems of work and controls within the designated area.
Comply with all company Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) policies and procedures.
Actively participate in behavioural safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture.
Communicate safety responsibilities effectively and support team engagement in safety improvements.
Take reasonable care to minimise environmental impact through responsible working practices.
Accept personal responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of self and others.
Support and take ownership of designated HSE tasks and initiatives within assigned work areas.

Continuous Improvement & Quality

Participate actively in continuous improvement programmes and implement agreed improvements.
Support the development and optimisation of cross-functional and departmental processes.
Contribute to production meetings and improvement discussions as required.
Adhere to company and industry quality standards and procedures.
Accurately complete quality documentation, checklists, and inspection records.
Identify, communicate, and escalate quality issues promptly.
Ensure all quality processes are consistently followed and maintained.

Teamwork & Behaviours

Demonstrate company values and expected behaviours at all times.
Support, train, mentor, and share knowledge with colleagues and apprentices.
Lead by example in promoting best assembly and maintenance practices.
Foster a collaborative and positive working environment.

Compliance

Follow internal control procedures and ensure compliance with company policies.
Support awareness and understanding of compliance requirements and reporting procedures.
Take appropriate corrective action where non-compliance is identified.

Key Stakeholders

Internal

Production Teams
Office and Support Function Colleagues

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Experience working within a production, assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of engineering principles and assembly processes.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours where required for business needs or training.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
Experience working with electric motors, traction motors, or rotating equipment.
Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
Experience of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and repair activities.Adecco is a disability confident employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can support you.

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