Production Assembly Operative

Job Description

Company: Ossila LimitedLocation: Windsor St, SheffieldSalary: £ 20 - 22 kHours: 35 hours per week (nominally 9am - 5pm), PermanentApplication Deadline: 17th December 2021Start Date: ASAPEssential requirements

• Good manual dexterity
• Methodical and diligent work ethic
• Health and safety awareness
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Desire for learning and self-improvement
• UK work permit holder and/or the legal right to work in the UK.

Desirable traitsExperience of and/or training in any of the following:

• Product assembly (either mechanical or electronic)
• Quality Management practices
• Microsoft Access and databases
• Soldering (through hole or SMD/SMT)
• CAD programs

About OssilaOssila is an award-winning materials science small business. We serve the international scientific community by providing a range of affordable, high-quality products that enable faster, smarter research. Ossila ships to over 1000 institutions in nearly90 countries and uses global specialist suppliers to manufacture parts for our unique ranges of Lab Equipment and Test & Measurement Equipment. Our aim is to build a world-class company of significant size and stature over the next five years, that helps toaccelerate the pace of scientific discovery by providing standardised materials and equipment with improved performance, lower cost and great customer support.Approximately 75% of our sales are exported to over 1000 institutions in 90 countries, we have many of the worlds leading research institutions as our customers and we have won both the Institute of Physics awards for innovation and a Queens Award for export.We also provide flexible working around core hours (10AM-4PM) and company pension.Job OverviewWe have an opening for a varied and flexible electronic and mechanical assembly job in our small, fast-growing company with plenty of growth opportunities. We are looking for people enthusiastic about quality and productivity to join the Manufacturing departmentat our Attercliffe based site. Initially, the primary duty of this job will be to assemble equipment and conduct quality assurance checks.Over your time at Ossila you will be trained how to build a range of Laboratory Equipment, which will involve the assembly of Electronics (through-hole and SMD), cables and wiring harnesses, electronic enclosures, and linear motion systems. Other dutieswill include order preparation and packaging, as well as stock management activities. Full training will be provided, but experience with electronics or mechanical tool usage is desirable.The department is run with lean management techniques in mind, and we sell our specialist equipment directly to our customers. This minimises the requirement to work on the same process for long periods of time as we work on varied mix of products in anyone week, as determined by the "pull" from our customers. The ability to prioritise and be flexible is valued highly, as is the ability to work independently but candidates must be diligent and alert in spotting and highlighting quality concerns.Progression in this job will come from taking on responsibilities in areas such as training, stock management and quality control. Or from working with the product managers on longer term improvement projects. As well as the opportunity to help introducenewly developed equipment into our manufacturing processes.Why Work for OssilaOssila is a small and friendly company, with around 35 staff based in Sheffield. We provide flexible working (within the hours of 8AM-6PM), a company pension and shared parental leave.As a small but growing business we believe that the single biggest benefit we offer is the ability to gain responsibility, learn, and grow as a professional and our desire to provide interesting, challenging and stretching jobs with real progression.How to ApplyTo apply please include both a CV and covering letter. Please note that we are unfortunately not a Tier 2 visa sponsor, so candidates must have a current UK work permit and/or the legal right to work in the UK.