Assembler

Trades Workforce Solutions; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Assembler for a temporary ongoing position in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The role involves assembling and testing machinery, collaborating with team members, and following technical specifications. Candidates should have previous assembly experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers 40 hours per week with overtime options and a starting pay of £12.21 per hour, increasing with training. This is an exciting opportunity with potential for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly role.
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Physically fit.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test machinery as per specifications.
• Follow instructions from the Production Manager.
• Collaborate with team members for efficiency.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Conduct packaging and prepare machines for dispatch.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.
• Test machines for quality and functionality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a role in the electronic assembly department with one of our clients based in Ashby de la Zouch. Our client is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assembler to join their team with an immediate start. This is a temporary ongoing position with the potential to transition into a temp-to-perm role for the right candidate.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 16:00, totalling 40 hours per week. The starting salary for this role is £12.21 per hour, which translates to an annual salary of £25,396. There are opportunities for overtime, paid at 1.5x the rate from Monday to Saturday and 2.0x on Sundays. Once fully trained, the pay rates can increase to £12.47 basic (grade 2) and £13.46 basic (grade 3).

Key Responsibilities as an Assembler:

• Assembling, installing, and testing machinery and equipment per technical specifications.
• Following instructions from the Production Manager and Quality Control Engineer.
• Collaborating with team members to enhance production efficiency and maintain product quality.
• Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting assembly issues as required.
• Assisting with stock control and inventory management.
• Conducting packaging, labelling, and preparation of machines for dispatch.
• Carrying out additional duties assigned by the supervisor, including material handling, packing, and loading of finished goods.
• Performing thorough testing of machines to ensure quality and functionality.

Qualifications required for the Assembler:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly role.
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Physically fit.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

If you feel like this role is for you, please apply now.

Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical.