Senior Assembly Operator

Established in 2014, Buxumbox is a manufacturer of premium aluminium boxes for transporting bicycles on aircraft. The brand is internationally recognised as being the pinnacle of this niche market, with 70% of production exported to more than 40 countries. An exciting new role has opened up in our production team here in Okehampton.

Primary function of this role

• Execute the daily production plan to assemble boxes from component form, pack and dispatch

Specific responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct assembly
• Maintain high standards of quality
• Report on material stock levels
• Handle and stock incoming materials
• Periodically liaise with visiting customers – assisting with product demonstrations and measurements for custom products
• Production & Assembly Occupations: 3 years (required)
• A responsible self-starter able to prioritise and progress work activities
• Problem-solver – able to troubleshoot issues with production equipment and materials
• Identify opportunities for improvement in both product and the assembly process
• Understanding of expectations of high-end customers
• Responsibility to speak up when mistakes have been made
• Work harmoniously with colleagues
• Moderate to high levels of computer literacy

Education and experience requirements

• Ability to understand engineering drawings
• Understanding of materials and their properties
• Previous experience in semi-skilled or skilled assembly
• IT familiarity for operating computers and ancillary hardware

Working arrangements

• Full-time, in-person
• Ability to work in-person in Okehampton, Devon - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom
• Normally 8am-4pm with some flexibility
• Compensated at between +0% and +40% of Real Living Wage ()
• Flexitime
• Free on-site parking

To apply , please email with your CV and 50 words on your experience and suitability for the role.