Sub Assembly Operative

Description:

Sub Assembly Operative - Defence Manufacturing

Coventry

£12.80 per hour + Overtime Available

6-Month Contract with Permanent Opportunities

Defence Industry

Are you looking for a hands-on role where your work contributes directly to the protection of military personnel and vehicles? We are recruiting Sub Aseemlby Operatives to join a leading defence manufacturer in Coventry, supporting the production of advanced composite armour systems used on military vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and highly respected defence business, offering full training, long-term career prospects and the chance to secure a permanent position following an initial 6-month contract.

The Role

Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you will be involved in the assembly and preparation of specialist composite armour products. Duties will include:

Sub-assembling composite frameworks used in military vehicle armour systems
Preparing, handling and assembling components to engineering drawings and work instructions
Sandblasting parts within a controlled work area
Bonding, fitting, setting and adjusting prefabricated panels
Kitting and preparing materials for production
Packing and labelling finished products for dispatch
Completing quality checks and production documentation
Supporting safe material movement throughout the facility
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and health & safety

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from reliable and practical individuals who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in producing high-quality products.

Previous experience within manufacturing, assembly, production, warehousing or engineering environments would be beneficial, however full training will be provided, making this role suitable for candidates looking to develop new skills.

You will ideally have:

A strong work ethic and positive attitude
Good attention to detail
The ability to follow instructions and work procedures accurately
Experience using hand tools (desirable)
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A commitment to quality and safety standards

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this defence programme, applicants must:

Be a UK National with single nationality only
Be eligible to pass BPSS Security Clearance
Successfully complete a Standard DBS Check

What's On Offer?

£12.80 per hour
Overtime opportunities available
Full training provided
6-month contract with potential to become permanent
Opportunity to work within the UK defence sector
Supportive team environment
Genuine career progression opportunities

If you're looking for a rewarding manufacturing role where you'll contribute to products that help protect and save lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your place on this exciting defence manufacturing programme in Coventry.

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