Assembly Operative

Howdens are looking to recruit Rigid Assembly Operatives to join our team in Runcorn on a permanent basis.

In your role you will safely manufacture a range of finished products to the correct quality specification, which can include all or a combination of the following processes: picking / collecting materials, line feeders, prep bench, assembly, cramp operator, drawer box and sub assembly build.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary + shift allowance and production bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free daily lunch at our onsite canteen
• Share save scheme
• Staff discount on Howdens products

Shift Pattern and Pay:

3 x Rotating Shifts:   6:00am-2:00pm / 10:00am – 6:00pm / 2:00pm / 10:00pm

£15.62ph + shift allowance and monthly production bonus

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing machine/process pre use safety checks
• Manufacturing cabinets to the correct quality standard
• Work to and maintaining high level of safety at all times
• Ensure the area is maintained to the agreed housekeeping standards
• Setting up the machine/process in the allocated time frame using the specific SOP
• Continuous monitoring of the machine during production (cramp/wrapper)
• Product confirmations on MES
• Changing tooling when required and performing minor adjustments when required
• Ensure the area is maintained to the agreed housekeeping standards

What you’ll need:

• NVQ level 2 in Health & Safety (desirable)
• Previous experience of working within a Manufacturing environment

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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