Production Operative - Leeds, United Kingdom - Switch Mobility

Description

We are a next generation electric vehicle company backed by over 100 years of experience, producing zero emissions Buses, Vans, and Pods.

A combined global reach and presence in 40 countries with 280 electric vehicles on the road that have clocked over 26 million miles and counting.

At Switch we are committed to creating an environment in which all colleagues can fulfil their potential and by being a diverse and inclusive company, we are proud to be a Disability Confident - Committed company and users of the disability confident scheme, if you would like further information or details of the role in an accessible format, please let us know.

At Switch Mobility we are going through an exciting period of growth and we currently have an exciting role in our Sherburn in Element manufacturing site for a Production Operative (Coachbuilder).

As a key member of the Production team, you (Coach Builders) play a key role in the manufacture of single and double deck buses.

Always ensuring every task in the build process is completed to the highest quality standards, the role works within a continuous hand assembly process - working with relevant tools and machinery ensuring the production process continues to flow efficiently.

• Undertaking tasks within the hand assembly production process to the highest quality standards.
• Tasks include measuring, marking out, cutting, assembly and building of parts.
• Interior fibreglass component fitment including dry fit, trimming, surface prep and bonding, fixing using a range of adhesives and mechanical fastenings.

• Bonded glass fitting from surface prep to backsealed finish.
• Interior plastic polymer (ABS) capping, coves and ceiling panel fitting measuring, marking out, surface prep and bonding.
• Passenger seat fitment working with engineering layout drawings, mechanically fixing seats into saloons.
• Final build activities fitting exterior mirrors, legal labels, cab build, panel and bonnet alignment.
• Participate in process improvement activities.

• A qualification in vehicle body building or comprehensive assembly work experience.

• Previous experience of at least three areas of the Production Assembly Line (i.e. vehicle glazing, passenger seat fitting, interior ABS capping coves and ceiling panel fitting, etc)
• Experience of working with materials such as aluminium, steel, GRP, plastics and timber.
• Experience of working with relevant tools e.g. basic hand tools and air operated tools, etc
• An understanding of engineering drawings
• Experience of Health & Safety practices

• Familiarity with the 5S lean principles (Sort, Set In order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain)
• The ability to read engineering drawings and layouts.

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Coachbuilding: 1 year (required)

• Driving Licence (preferred)

• United Kingdom (required)