Assembly And Warehouse Operative

New Appointments Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Staff discount on products

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Ashford is recruiting an Assembly & Warehouse Operative for a temp-to-perm role within a busy production and yard environment. You will complete final assembly, prepare orders for dispatch, and support yard activities to ensure on-time deliveries.

Working Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays, you will handle manual tasks, pick and label orders, pack goods, load/unload vehicles, and help maintain housekeeping and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, yard, or production environments.
• Ability to perform manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final assembly tasks, including fitting nuts, bolts, locks and other components.
• Accurately pick, label and pack customer orders from order sheets.
• Wrap and package products to prevent damage in transit.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily equipment checks and maintain records.
• Support production and dispatch targets with colleagues.

Skills

Manual Handling

Heavy Lifting

Outdoor Work

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Initiative

Forklift Licence

Tools

Forklift Licence (advantageous)

Job description

Assembly & Warehouse Operative - Temp to Perm Opportunity

Location: Ashford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, plus alternate Saturdays, 7:00am - 11:00am

We are currently recruiting for an Assembly & Yard Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business in Ashford. This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a hardworking and reliable individual who enjoys a hands-on role within a busy production and yard environment.

Working as part of the operations team, you will be responsible for completing the final assembly of products, preparing orders for dispatch, and supporting yard activities to ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out final assembly tasks, including fitting nuts, bolts, locks, push pads, and other components
• Accurately pick, label, and pack customer orders from order sheets
• Wrap and package products carefully to prevent damage during transportation
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
• Complete daily equipment checks and maintain accurate records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily production and dispatch targets
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the workshop and yard areas
• Support other departments and operational areas as required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, yard, or production environment
• Ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting duties
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work on own initiative
• A valid forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits Upon Permanent Employment:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a growing company that values its employees and offers excellent benefits and career stability.

Due to the location, own transport is essential

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles