APPRENTICE MECHANICAL
ASSEMBLY OPERATIVE

Apprentice Mechanical Assembly Operative  

Are you looking for a job building innovative handling solutions? Would you like the opportunity to learn and gain experience in the production engineering industry? Join us on our Mechanical Assembly Operative apprenticeship programme and you can do both!

At MasterMover we have a Level 2 Mechanical Engineer – Assembly apprenticeship available. The opportunity of studying whilst working alongside the wider engineering team will give you all the experience and skills you need to progress and enjoy a fulfilling career.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market leading British manufacturer. MasterMover is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric tugs. Our innovative handling solutions can move wheeled and semi-wheeled loads ranging in size from 50kg up to 360,000kg. Our electric tugs and tows are the product of choice for market leading organisations and worldwide brands in the aerospace, automotive and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in retail, health care and other sectors of the economy.

The Mechanical Assembly apprentice position will include enrolment onto an 18-month accredited apprenticeship scheme. Earning whilst you are learning, you will be working as part of a dedicated engineering team, in a fast-growing business, assembling components for our unique range of machines.

This role is suited to someone who is looking to learn and build a career in production engineering. You will learn what the role of a Mechanical Assembly Operative is, and the value it brings to the business. The role is to assist in the build of our MasterMover products on-time and in line with quality and safety processes, and you will have the opportunity to master all there is to know!

Key activities include:

• Providing support to build and assemble hydraulic, electrical and battery powered machinery
• Assisting to achieve build deadlines by working to the production schedule
• Adopting a continuous process improvement approach to further optimise quality control and eliminate production inefficiencies
• Working closely with the wider team to escalate any build issues and assisting with the required resolution to complete the production build
• Supporting with goods in and warehouse processes, along with the kitting of components
• Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy working environment
• Experiencing full training to gain exposure to all aspects of production processes

Is this you?

• Eager and willing to learn new skills, with a hands-on approach and a passion for manufacturing/mechanical engineering
• A hard-working individual with a positive can-do attitude towards their work
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with others
• Strong time-keeping abilities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Good IT skills

We look for individuals who share our positive outlook and thrive in an environment where mutual respect, trust and open communication all flourish. Everyone is valued for their skills and contribution. Our success comes from hard work – but don’t worry, we like to have fun too!

If you want to work for an innovative and interesting company where flexibility, autonomy and challenge are all part of the package, then we’d really like to hear from you.

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