Production Operative

Selwood are one of the only UK companies to manufacture our own pump range for both sales and hire. Our range includes world leading pumps for handling solids, self-priming and environmental clean-up. The flexibility, reliability and longevity of our pumps have ensured the Selwood name is synonymous with quality.

We are an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacturing and quality with a pedigree spanning seven decades. Our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths.

This is a hands-on manual role, which will include assembling a variety of components such as couplings, engines, electric motors, and pump body units.

You’ll be assembling from manufacturing drawings, ensuring our build standards are adhered to and required timeframes are met. Assemblies could include the use of overhead cranes to connect body units and engines, the preparation of engines and setting to a specified RPM, dressing finished assemblies by cleaning and adding decals, vacuum and water testing and preparing finished goods for pre-delivery inspection.

What we are looking for

• Previous demonstrable experience of working with tools, either in the workplace or as a hobby/interest.
• Able to read assembly drawings/instructions, to use these to assemble components to required standards within a set timeframe.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail, with a methodical approach and be consistent in achieving good quality products each time.
• Able to work independently - to accurately assemble parts under own initiative.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, to work alongside members of the team to share knowledge and resolve issues together.
• Be flexible to business requirements, to be adaptable to working in areas outside of core responsibility as needed.
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechanical engineering would be advantageous, but not essential.

Please note, Selwood provides the necessary PPE and workwear needed for this role.