Full Time, Permanent
We are looking for people with attention to detail and willingness to learn. Our roles involve the manufacture of wiring harnesses to required standards for the defence, automotive and aerospace industries.
Hours 07.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 07.45am -12.45pm Friday
(1 Friday off every 4 weeks!)
Pay £11.44 per hour, increasing following satisfactory probationary period
Employee Benefits
• Every 4th Friday off
• Employee discount programme with discounts and incentives at over 800 retailers
• Additional holiday hours with each year of service
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Dress down Friday’s (and half day Friday’s)
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shut down period
• Access to Mental Health First Aid
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme through Legal and General
• Uniform provided
• Free parking
Here at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford we understand the need to support our employees and have many systems in place for this, such as Mental Health First Aiders at each site, access to the Cycle-to-Work scheme, annual mental health employee audits, a HR and Wellbeing Roadmap, and all our employees have access to PeopleFirst; our employee benefits package which gives access to discounts at over 800 retailers including many linked to physical and mental wellness (such as discounted gym memberships, optician vouchers, food delivery services, and a range of health, sports and beauty retailers). We are a constantly evolving business that encourages work life balance, all our full-time roles are 4 and a half day weeks with no requirement to work weekends, and every 4th Friday off work.
Your Career at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford
Careers involve doing something a little different that also has a real impact in the world, such as supplying globally armed forces, the automotive and aerospace industry with the equipment they rely on.
It can be demanding, and the mission is to get the job out on time to the highest level of quality. We are looking for people with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail and a positive attitude to join our team.
Main Responsibilities
• Build product to required standards in line with the production plan
• Set a good example in terms of time keeping, attendance, quality, productivity, conduct etc.
• To maintain skills by continuing professional development to meet future requirements as required
• Help and mentor other team members when required
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in work areas and actively support any new housekeeping initiatives
• To carry out all tasks in accordance with Rockford Components Ltd Quality Manual and Health and Safety processes and procedures
• To support and effectively embrace changes to standards, policies, processes and products and positively adapt to change.
• To interact and communicate with all other team members to ensure a professional and consistent environment is developed, maintained and enhanced
Experience / Skills / Attributes
• Experience of wiring/ cable manufacture/ electromechanical build or willingness to learn
• Fine Soldering Skills would be desirable.
• PCB experience would be desirable.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work from instructions.
• High level accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Flexible during times of change.
About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford
Rockford designs, manufactures and supplies high reliability products into defence, automotive, commercial air and industrial markets. Our core products are system solutions, interconnect harness and cabling, design services and customised logistics services. Our pedigree and experience coupled with capabilities in system, interconnect design and logistics allows us to service projects ranging from an individual cable assembly to designing, manufacturing and installing a complete electronic system or electro-mechanical assembly.
To apply, please complete an application form or send a copy of your up to date C.V. to: lianne.bonser@rockford.co.uk or visit www.rockford.co.uk/careers
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