General Assembly Operative

Job Overview

Gi Group is supporting McLaren Automotive to recruit 15 Automotive assembly operatives for a high-profile role within the production area. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.

Pay Rates

• £15.14 per hour up to 40 hours
• £22.72 per hour overtime rate after 40 hours and on Saturdays
• £30.29 per hour overtime rate on Sundays and bank holidays

Working Hours

Monday to Friday with possible overtime on weekends. Shift: 05:30 am – 14:15 pm.

Responsibilities

As an assembly operative reporting to the Team Leader/Group Leader at McLaren Automotive, you will:

• Ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to and that the build process (PES) is followed to deliver a supercar to the desired standard.
• Complete station operations on each vehicle within takt and to a high standard.
• Escalate any build issues or concerns that may affect quality, cost or productivity to your line manager within takt.
• Maintain 5S within your work area in line with McLaren expectations.
• Use the uniform and clothing provided and maintain a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
• Comply with all relevant regulations and safety standards, consistently adhering to safety protocols.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested by your leader.
• Demonstrate flexibility by potentially moving to any area within the build process (Body assembly, General assembly, or End of line).

Key Skills

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Practical problem‑solving skills to support the team in reducing cost per car.

Qualifications

Essential Functional / Technical Skills

• Understanding of processes/work instructions to deliver a consistent process.
• Understanding of workplace safety risk assessments and their meaning.
• Ability to make sound and logical decisions.
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge within the automotive sector is desirable.

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Confident and professional demeanor.
• Ability to act under pressure with calmness and clarity of thought.
• Flexible approach to the working day when circumstances dictate.
• Good communication skills.
• Punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and train others – a “can do attitude”.

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