Assembly Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Purpose of Role
You will be responsible for assembling our top quality products. You will make sure that work is delivered on time. You will speak regularly to your Manager / Team Leader, and work effectively independently and in a team.
Core Responsibilities
- Work safely and efficiently in our manufacturing environment
- Assemble our products on time, and keeping to our high quality and standards
- Talk regularly with your Manager / Team Leader to make sure work is on track and done properly
- Accurately follow the manufacturing process, reporting any problems to your Team Leader / Manager
- Rework piece parts or final assemblies as and when required
- Ensure tools and working area are respected, keeping spaces tidy and free from hazards
- One of our core values is ‘Safety Starts with Me.’ You must stick to this by being aware of the safety of yourself and others: to observe all signs, instructions, policies and rules relevant to Health & Safety
- Be flexible with overtime where needed to support the department
- Make sure all hours are logged correctly and on time
- To follow all other reasonable requests made by your Team Leader / Manager
Who are VES?
VES manufacture a wide range of air handling, heat recovery, supply and extract units for public, commercial and industrial buildings across the UK.
Our vision is to deliver better air for the built environment, create value for occupants and buildings, and make ‘bespoke' synonymous with quality.
Throughout its history, VES has maintained a personal, professional business approach, and a thriving work culture founded on 6 core values:
- We communicate.
- We act with purpose.
- We think customer.
- We develop and grow.
- We work as a team.
- Safety starts with me.
Additional Benefits
VES offers all employees a range of benefits, including:
- Birthday / Celebration Day Off
- Annual pay review
- Company celebrations including pizza, breakfast, coffee, fish and chips
- Opportunities to develop and grow skills within the business
- Opportunities to side-step and begin long-term careers
- Receive on-the-job training to enrich your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme, offering telephone and online advice on a range of topics such as finances, legal advice, and wellbeing.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV to us. We look forward to seeing your application with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,319.00-£23,210.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastleigh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assembly Operative roles across VES Andover Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,319 - £23,210 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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