Technical Director

Job Description: Warehouse Operative & Manufacturing Assembly Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a versatile Warehouse Operative & Manufacturing Assembly Engineer to join our team at Unit 1 Draycott Business Centre. This varied role splits your time between light electro-mechanical assembly and essential warehouse operations. You will take ownership of the production process from building sub-assemblies to preparing pallets for final dispatch. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop both technical assembly and logistics skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Assembly

• Perform precise, light electro-mechanical assembly work including preparing screw, washer sub-assemblies for production. Basic wiring skills will be required but full training will be given.
• Use hand tools, including pneumatic staple guns, to construct boxes and liners from flat-packed cardboard.
• Follow technical instructions and quality standards to ensure accurate product assembly.
• Carry out basic soldering processes such as butt joints of wires and basic electrical testing of sub-assemblies

Warehouse & Logistics

• Accept incoming goods and ensure correct placement in warehouse.
• Pick products to supply production from warehouse pallets.
• Operate an electric pallet stacker safely to move stock around the warehouse.
• Pack customer orders into boxes and accurately label and ensure all quality logs and checks are complete. Ability to package products safely is essential.
• Secure finished goods safely by wrapping and strapping pallets for transit.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workspace at all times
• Ensure kitchen area, break area is clean and all facilities and production areas are well stocked with consumables.
• Ability to operate and communicate with customers using Yealink telephone system, and Xero accounting package. Produce & file outbound and inbound paperwork/labels for day to day operations.
Computers, Paperwork & Customer Communication
• The use of all Microsoft Office packages in basic form is required
• The ability to process orders from Xero accounting system would be helpful

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £26,437 – £28,500 per annum (Depending on Experience and probationary period of 6 months).
• Bonus: Discretionary Annual Christmas Bonus of £300+
• Pension: Enrolment in standard UK employer pension scheme
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). Flexitime options available.
• Lunch: Fully paid 30 min lunch break.
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays.
• Perks: Free on-site electric vehicle (EV) charging & salary sacrifice EV scheme available (After qualifying period). Free tea, coffee & biscuits.
• Training: Full comprehensive training provided on all machinery and assembly tasks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Completion of full secondary education (University degree not required).
• Skills: Must have the ability to operate an electric pallet stacker safely with appropriate training. The applicant should be able to follow specific written work instructions and procedures with quality as a top priority. The use of basic tools such as pneumatic staple guns, hot air guns, and torque screwdrivers is a primary part of this role.
• Experience: Practical experience with pallet wrapping, strapping, and using basic tools is not essential but preferred.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, reliable timekeeping, and a hands-on approach.

Work Location

Thermo Electric Devices Ltd, Unit 1, Draycott Business Centre, Draycott, Gloucestershire, GL56 9JY.

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