Job Title: Medical & Veterinary Assembly OperativeLocation: Marden, KentSalary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)Job Type: Full time, PermanentWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7.30am to 4.00pm.About Us:Burtons is a family run group of companies covering manufacturing, sales and aftercare servicing in the veterinary sector.
Starting from 1981 Burtons have quickly grown to be one of the leading veterinary equipment suppliers in the UK.
Over the years, Burtons have acquired a variety of companies to increase the equipment offering and skill sets.
Approximately 50% of the products are still manufactured at Burtons HQ in Marden which now boasts an extensive range of capabilities including; CAD design, CNC machining, laser cutting, metal fabrication, plastic fabrication, wood shop, paint shop, full assembly & testing.
Although still focused on the veterinary sector, Burtons have diversified into allied areas such as vehicle conversions for canine transportation and animal ambulances to grooming equipment and aquatic systems.About the Role:Burtons Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (part of the Burtons Group of Companies) has a new vacancy for an Assembly Operative primarily working on Autoclaves.Working in our purpose-built assembly workshop, helping to put together components produced on site to make a wide range of products mainly for veterinary use, such as anaesthesia machines, operating tables, autoclaves, vaporisers, ECG monitors and ventilators as well as aquatic systems.Some repetitive tasks but generally a wide range of different products to assemble with lots of variety.The operation of the department is overseen by the Assembly Manager, Assembly Operatives revert to the Senior Assembly Operatives for the day-to-day workflow activities.Responsibilities & Duties: Use tools to make or repair parts and productsInterpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, or other verbal or written instructionsWork with other members of the team in order to assemble productsKeep a clean and tidy workspaceIdentify any defective items and handle according to established proceduresAbility to use reason to solve problems as they ariseObserve and follow company Health & Safety rules and regulations About you:Qualifications & Skills: Attention to detailExcellent hand-eye coordinationGood basic assembly skills and mechanical aptitudeExperience of electrical assemblies would be an advantageWilling to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of timeAbility to use hand tools competentlyAbility to understand and follow assembly drawingsFull training on the job will be given Benefits: Full-time permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayDiscretionary monthly bonus schemeIdyllic countryside settingExcellent opportunities to train and progress33 holiday days per year (inc. Bank Holidays)Contributory pension schemeOn-site car parkingStaff events, such as the Big Summer Party and Awards Scheme Next Steps:To apply for this vacancy, please click on Apply and upload a copy of your CV.We look forward to hearing from you.