Assembly Fitters

We are looking for Assembly Fitters to join our Production Department.

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.

Reporting to the Production Managers the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • To adhere to the Works File/Job Pack information
  • To refer to and follow the Company Engineering assembly standards where appropriate
  • To remain on the job in a productive and efficient role. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and your personal performance regularly appraised.
  • To give guidance and support, where required to fellow team members and sub-contractors
  • To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Team Leader in charge.
  • To inform the Team Leader of any urgently required parts
  • To inform the Team Leader of any concerns regarding part/build/equipment
  • Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.
  • To maintain production commitments it may be required to change an operative’s working hours onto a different shift, i.e. a late or night shift.
  • These will only be required in exceptional circumstances and notice will be given where possible. You will be expected to undertake this temporary shift change, if requested.
  • Housekeeping and the implementation of a 5S program is key to the success of the assembly process. You must ensure that your work area is kept tidy at all times and that any tools used when finished with or at the end of each day are returned to the shadow boards. You must where possible add value to the process by contributing to the continuous improvement ethos. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and subject to strict audits which will be undertaken at defined intervals.
  • Working closely with fellow team members, including the Team Leader and Works Supervisor to constantly strive for improvements leading to reduced lead times and quality improvements. To review Health, Safety and Environment impacts within the assembly area and the wider company of which your contribution is an essential part of the process.
  • To carry out any other assembly or production support tasks as required, within the post-holder’s capabilities.

Working hours:

Total Hours: 37.50

Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 16:00 – 17:00

Friday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 11:45 – 12:45

Apply to:
Emma Ryan eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk 
Closing date: 10th November 2025.
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