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Join Our Team as an Manufacturing Assistant based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £30,420 to £30,420 Annum

Hours:  Full Time, Permanent

Why Work With Us?

A career at Davenham Switchgear offers far more, including the combination of the stability and resources of being a brand of Legrand, with the close-knit, agile team we’ve built at Davenham. As well as exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge switchgear which is powering data centres for some of the biggest tech companies in the world.

We’re proud of the continued success of our Dublin operation over the last 40 years and we are excited to be expanding into the UK at our new state-of-the-art Nottingham site.

Benefits of joining our team

4 day week 7.15am- 5.30 pm

20 days holidays 

On site parking

Paid lunch break

Over time at x 1.5

Christmas shutdown

On site

Health plan after probation

Death in service after probation

EAP after probation

The Manufacturing Assistant role:

Assist in the assembly and manufacturing of components for electrical switchgear systems, specifically:

Control plate assembly

Trunking & DIN rail cutting

Cable preparation & assembly

CNC engraving machine & label printing

Goods in inspection

Export packing of switchgear panels

Uphold our company's standards and deliver products of unmatched excellence.

Champion cleanliness and organisation, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment that fuels our productivity.

Collaborate closely with your team to meet and exceed production targets and deadlines.

Adhere rigorously to health and safety regulations.

What you’ll need to join us as an Manufacturing Assistant:

Previous experience in manufacturing is essential for this role.

Experience with hand tools and power tools is necessary.

Basic knowledge of electrical components and assembly processes is a plus, but not essential—what matters most is your enthusiasm and willingness to grow.

Strong communication and coordination skills is a must.

Demonstrate initiative and precision, adhering to strict quality standards.

Utilise critical thinking skills to tackle challenges head-on and uncover solutions that keep us moving forward.

Embrace teamwork, recognising that our collective success relies upon each individual's contribution.

Strive for excellence, driven by a pursuit of optimal results in everything you do.

Independent and able to work under tight timeline with exceptional time management and ability to multi-task, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and deadlines are met without compromise.

Team player with good interpersonal skills.

If you’re an experienced Manufacturing Assistant looking to work with a forward-thinking, people-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: We reserve the right to amend this job description in line with business needs. All changes will be communicated accordingly.

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