G-TEKT Europe Manufacturing Limited
Brockworth, Gloucestershire
G-TEKT Europe Manufacturing Ltd (G-TEM) is an award-winning, global company in the design, development, and manufacture of automotive body structures and engineering services. Part of the G-TEKT Corporation, a global leader in automotive component manufacturing, we operate 5 production facilities across Europe, including the UK and Slovakia. Japanese ethos and working practices are part of our heritage, first establishing in the UK in 1996 with our purpose-built Gloucester facility using the skills, knowhow, technology, and education from our parent company to build a reputable company that focuses on customer satisfaction. Role Description A great career opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a position within the die maintenance team. You will learn new skills which could potentially lead to development and progression within a very busy team environment. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work well in a team, ideally have some mechanical experience or understanding, and be able to problem solve with a good initiative. Support and training will be provided throughout a 3-month probationary period. Role Responsibilities Moving, opening, and boxing up press tools using overhead gantry cranes. Administration of the TPM schedules, liaising with production for the release of tooling. Checking equipment and paying extra attention to bolts, pillars, brushes, wear plates, and strippers. Inspection and repair/replace of scrap chutes, air unit (hoses, cylinders, pivot brackets, etc), exit chutes, and transfer fingers. Inspection, fitting, and repair of safety devices (proxy sensors, triggers, and reed switches). Inspection of nitro gas units, topping up gas levels, identifying leaks, and rectifying problems. Use of hand tools such as grinders, sanders, drills, and linishers Using off-hand grinders, pillar drills, radial arm drill, surface grinder, lathe, and mill Creating and maintaining TPM records of all tools and relevant activities Getting involved in projects and improvement when necessary Skills and Experience A basic understanding of press tooling would be advantageous but not essential. Some previous mechanical experience with the ability to problem solve. Previous experience of working with machinery, tooling, hand tools, crane, and FLT. Basic welding skills would be desirable but not essential. Good communication skills with an ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Must be flexible to do overtime and work alternative shift patterns when required. Ability to demonstrate initiative and work to achieve set targets. Self-motivated, conscientious, and good at time management. Compensation and Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays (most holidays are fixed in-line with our customers). Overtime available based on company demand. Monday to Friday working. Learning and progression opportunities within company. Shift premiums payable. Workwear & PPE provided. Free on-site parking. Free eye test vouchers. Employee referral program. Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
G-TEKT Europe Manufacturing Ltd (G-TEM) is an award-winning, global company in the design, development, and manufacture of automotive body structures and engineering services. Part of the G-TEKT Corporation, a global leader in automotive component manufacturing, we operate 5 production facilities across Europe, including the UK and Slovakia. Japanese ethos and working practices are part of our heritage, first establishing in the UK in 1996 with our purpose-built Gloucester facility using the skills, knowhow, technology, and education from our parent company to build a reputable company that focuses on customer satisfaction. Role Description A great career opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a position within the die maintenance team. You will learn new skills which could potentially lead to development and progression within a very busy team environment. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work well in a team, ideally have some mechanical experience or understanding, and be able to problem solve with a good initiative. Support and training will be provided throughout a 3-month probationary period. Role Responsibilities Moving, opening, and boxing up press tools using overhead gantry cranes. Administration of the TPM schedules, liaising with production for the release of tooling. Checking equipment and paying extra attention to bolts, pillars, brushes, wear plates, and strippers. Inspection and repair/replace of scrap chutes, air unit (hoses, cylinders, pivot brackets, etc), exit chutes, and transfer fingers. Inspection, fitting, and repair of safety devices (proxy sensors, triggers, and reed switches). Inspection of nitro gas units, topping up gas levels, identifying leaks, and rectifying problems. Use of hand tools such as grinders, sanders, drills, and linishers Using off-hand grinders, pillar drills, radial arm drill, surface grinder, lathe, and mill Creating and maintaining TPM records of all tools and relevant activities Getting involved in projects and improvement when necessary Skills and Experience A basic understanding of press tooling would be advantageous but not essential. Some previous mechanical experience with the ability to problem solve. Previous experience of working with machinery, tooling, hand tools, crane, and FLT. Basic welding skills would be desirable but not essential. Good communication skills with an ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Must be flexible to do overtime and work alternative shift patterns when required. Ability to demonstrate initiative and work to achieve set targets. Self-motivated, conscientious, and good at time management. Compensation and Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays (most holidays are fixed in-line with our customers). Overtime available based on company demand. Monday to Friday working. Learning and progression opportunities within company. Shift premiums payable. Workwear & PPE provided. Free on-site parking. Free eye test vouchers. Employee referral program. Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
