Assembly Operator / Production Operative

Location: Chacewater, Truro

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, finishing at 1:15pm on Fridays

Build products that make a difference. Develop your skills. Be part of a more sustainable future.

We’re looking for practical, reliable person to join our Production Team in Chacewater, near Truro, building ground source heat pumps. Previous assembly or manufacturing experience isn’t essential. If you enjoy hands-on work, have a good eye for detail and are keen to learn, we’ll provide training from day one.

At Kensa, we’re helping transform the way we heat our homes and buildings. We design and manufacture ground source heat pumps and related products that support more sustainable, energy-efficient and affordable heating and cooling.

This is an opportunity to develop practical manufacturing skills, work as part of a supportive team and contribute to products that make a real difference.

The role

As an Assembly Operator, you’ll help build our heat pumps and ancillary products, with quality and safety at the heart of everything you do.

Your work will involve following technical drawings and work instructions, carrying out mechanical and electrical assembly, and testing products as required. You’ll work alongside colleagues to meet production targets and maintain high standards.

You’ll receive training from day one and have opportunities to develop your skills across different assembly disciplines, including brazing and silver soldering, with support to build your knowledge and experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Assemble heat pumps and ancillary products, following technical drawings and work instructions.

• Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly and product testing as required.

• Inspect products, identify faults and defects, and help maintain high-quality standards.

• Follow safety and quality procedures to help maintain a safe and well-organised production environment.

• Learn new assembly techniques and develop skills across different areas, including opportunities to train in brazing and silver soldering.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and deliver quality products.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous heat pump or assembly experience. We’re looking for someone with a practical, hands-on approach who takes pride in doing a job well and is keen to learn.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to spot faults or inconsistencies.

• Practical skills and the coordination and dexterity needed for hands-on assembly work.

• An interest in understanding how things work and solving practical problems.

• The ability to follow instructions, drawings and production processes.

• A positive, reliable approach to working as part of a team.

• A willingness to learn new skills and work across different areas of assembly.

What we offer

We want Kensa to be a place where people feel supported, can develop their skills and take pride in the work they do. When you join us, you can expect:

• Generous annual leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.

• Learning and development: Training from day one, with opportunities tailored to your career path.

• Wellbeing support: Free, 24/7 access to an independent, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.

• Private healthcare: Available after one year of service.

• Company pension: A workplace pension scheme with employer contributions.

• Purposeful work: Be part of a collaborative team helping deliver more sustainable, energy-efficient and affordable heating and cooling.

Ready to build something that matters?

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can develop practical skills, work with a supportive team and contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

No cover note is required. If you’d like to include one, we’d love to hear what interests you about Kensa and the Assembly Operator role.