Job Summary

The Manufacturing department is split into 7 sections within the factory:

• Cutting/Timber Preparation
• Wall Line
• Floor & Ceiling Line
• Box Build 1
• Box Build 2/Roof Build
• Sub-Assembly
• Finishing line

Each one of those sections is managed by a team leader, or in some cases, more than one depending on the size of the area and if they work a rotating shift pattern. Each team leader will have a team of approximately 8-20 Manufacturing operatives and/or trades reporting into them.

The manufacturing team is a fantastic collaboration between operatives and a wide variety of trades such as joiners, window fitters, plumbers, electricians, tape & jointers, snaggers, painters and tilers. Each of those roles require everyone to work alongside each other, to thrive in a busy environment and to work as one whole team. 

The main goal for the manufacturing team is to cut, frame, assemble and finish all our modules inside the factory to the highest efficiency using lean manufacturing principles and standard processes. Follow all relevant and necessary health and safety legislation. Build the quality in to the highest possible standard following BOPAS and NHBC requirements. By doing so, we will make It as quick and easy as possible to deploy our homes to site, make all necessary site connections ready to hand over to the customer in a matter of weeks.

Being a part of the manufacturing team, we must truly represent TopHat by displaying our key values and behaviours. Being a team player is crucial, and an ‘all one team’ mentality is something we look for in all aspects of manufacturing. Be engaged in your work, understand that everything we do is meaningful, has a purpose and we always go about our work it in a positive way.

TopHat is a fast-growing business which means we are always striving on continuous improvement, something that all aspects of manufacturing must be a part of. This will require a level of adaptability and flexibility. We expect everyone to be a part of change, we can’t fight it, we must welcome it and be a part of it in order to be successful.

Main Purpose of Role

This is a factory-based role to work as a competent electrician in a production environment to manufacture sustainable timber framed modular homes. This will include general domestic installations i.e. 1st fix of cables, 2nd fix electrical accessories (including consumer units) testing, fault finding and completing relevant documentation such as test sheets.

Key Responsibilities and Authority

• 1st fix Installation of domestic wiring systems along with containment
• Carrying out and documenting dead testing at various points along our production lines
• Required to check the quality and quantities of electrical components delivered to the production lines against the design bill of materials
• 2nd Fixing of electrical accessories (Sockets, switches, smoke alarms, lighting, consumer units etc.) in line with our project specific technical drawings
• Be able to live test all circuits and complete the testing documentation
• Follow instructions for special locations regarding PV solar installations and EV charging points
• Be able to find, rectify, document and report any faults picked up during testing
• Be Proficient in the use of power tools, hand tools and electrical testing equipment
• Adhere to all of TopHat’s Health and Safety policies and procedures, risk assessments and standard operating procedures relevant to the tasks you have been asked to carry out
• Be willing to share your knowledge and experience with other employees
• Required to assist and help other operatives and trades in other areas of production including none-electrical tasks when instructed to do so
• Work alongside other departments such as the design and technical teams to assist in new project implementation, process/cost improvements and improve quality standards
• To be able to read and interpret technical drawings
• To be able to adhere to TopHat’s quality standards and follow any standard operation procedures related to electrical tasks  and the same standards in any other work that you are asked to carry out in production

Qualifications - Essential

Qualifications - Desirable

Skills and Experience - Essential

Minimum 12 months experience in a domestic electricians role.

Skills and Experience - Desirable

Testing and fault-finding experience.
Modular housing experience.