At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for a Machine Operator to join our Pre-Production department.
You will ensure parts are manufactured to exact Engineering Drawings and Specifications by using machinery safely in a controlled manufacturing environment.
Hours of work are Monday to Wednesday, 7am – 6pm and Thursday, 7am – 5.30pm and the salary is £12.98 per hour + bonus.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
- Adhere to job cards and complete all work in accordance with information provided, paying attention to the order of work and the time allowed.
- Strive to complete all work in accordance with standard allowed times and report any delays to Supervisor.
- Report any faulty or broken components/machinery to Supervisor immediately.
- Comply with quality control systems, methods and documentation.
To be effective in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience of operating machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of machinery capabilities, controls and safe use in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to follow and replicate detail on engineering piece part drawings.
Previous experience of general mechanical assembly tasks would be advantageous but is not essential.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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