POSITION DESCRIPTION
BUXUM UK LTD (BUXUMBOX)
Position Title: Senior Assembly Operator
Reports to: Director
Date prepared: 25th July 2025
About Buxumbox
Established in 2014, Buxumbox is a manufacturer of premium aluminium boxes for transporting bicycles on aircraft. The brand is internationally recognised as being the pinnacle of this niche market with 70% of production exported to more than 40 countries. You can see more at www.buxumbox.com
Primary function
Manage the daily production plan to assemble boxes from component form, pack and dispatch.
Specific responsibilities
- Supervise and conduct assembly
- Manage despatch
- Execute production schedule
- Maintain high standards of quality
- Report on material stock levels
- Handle and stock incoming materials
- Periodically liaise with visiting customers – assisting with product demonstrations and measurements for custom products
Required competencies
- A responsible self-starter able to prioritise and progress work activities.
- Problem-solver – able to trouble-shoot issues with production equipment and materials.
- Identify opportunities for improvement – in both product and the assembly process.
- An eye for detail.
- Understanding of expectations of high-end customers .
- Responsibility to peak up when mistakes have been made.
- Work harmoniously with colleagues.
- A responsive communicator.
- Moderate to high levels of computer literacy.
Education and experience requirements
- BTEC HNC in engineering subject preferred.
- Ability to understand engineering drawings.
- Understanding of materials and their properties.
- Previous experience in semi-skilled or skilled assembly.
- IT familiarity for operating computers and ancillary hardware.
Working arrangements
- Normally 9am-5pm with some flexibility
- Compensated at between +0% and +40% of Real Living Wage ( https://www.livingwage.org.uk/ ) reviewed December 1st each year.
- Potential for profit share bonus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.60-£17.70 per hour
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Okehampton (Devon): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please give us 50 words on previous experience in a similar role.
Experience:
- Production & Assembly Occupations: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
