Assembly & Fabrication Operative

Adecco; Brompton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Public transport links

Benefits package

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for an Assembly & Fabrication Operative in Gillingham. The role involves assembling parts, reading drawings, and ensuring quality in a hands-on workshop environment. The position offers a 4-day working week with Fridays off and a competitive hourly rate.

You will use hand and power tools, with immediate starts and potential for temp-to-perm progression. Weekly pay and on-site parking add to the benefits of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or engineering instructions.
• Attention to detail and reliability in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fabricated parts, components and sub-assemblies using hand tools.
• Use power and pneumatic tools to fit and secure components.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the build process.
• Identify and report issues and contribute to practical solutions.
• Support workshop improvements to increase efficiency and quality.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in manufacturing/assembly

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Assembly & Fabrication Operative

Gillingham

£14.73 per hour

Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Enjoy a 3-Day Weekend Every Week!

Temp to Perm Opportunity | Immediate Starts Available

Are you experienced in manufacturing, construction, assembly, fabrication, or engineering? Do you enjoy hands-on work, using tools, and building high-quality products from technical drawings?

Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing company based in Gillingham, is looking for 2 Assembly & Fabrication Operatives to join their skilled workshop team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term career with a company that invests in its people, offers excellent working hours, and provides the opportunity to develop your technical skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling fabricated parts, components, and sub-assemblies using hand tools.
• Using power and pneumatic tools to fit and secure components.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Carrying out quality inspections throughout the build process.
• Identifying and reporting any issues while contributing to practical solutions.
• Supporting improvements within the workshop to increase efficiency and quality.
• Following all health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organised workspace.

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing, production, workshop, assembly, fabrication, engineering, or construction environments.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment.
• Reading and interpreting technical or engineering drawings.
• Working accurately with excellent attention to detail.
• Being reliable, hardworking, and quality-focused.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience with fabrication, UPVC, aluminium, mechanical assembly, CNC machinery, or building from drawings would be highly advantageous.

Why Join This Company?

• 4-day working week with every Friday off
• Competitive pay rate of £14.73 per hour
• Temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term job security
• Weekly pay
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent public transport links
• Holiday pay accrual
• Adecco benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Support from a dedicated local recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to develop technical and engineering skills

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.