Assembly Finisher Operative

Placrrecruitment Co; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Long-term career prospects

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placrrecruitment Co is seeking an Assembly & Finishing Operative in Hailsham. The role involves hands-on manufacturing tasks to produce high-quality precision-engineered components.

The ideal candidate will have experience in assembly environments, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Full training and development opportunities are provided, as well as a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in assembly, finishing, fitting, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow processes accurately.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and fitting precision-engineered components and complex assemblies.
• Carrying out leak testing using specialist mass spectrometry equipment.
• Performing inspections and quality checks on finished products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience using handheld power tools

Organisational skills

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent)

Job description

Assembly & Finishing Operative

Hailsham | Competitive Salary | Excellent benefits |Full-Time

Placr Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business in Hailsham to recruit an Assembly & Finishing Operative to join their growing production team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in delivering exceptional quality, and wants to play a key role in producing precision‑engineered components used by customers around the world.

The Role

As an Assembly & Finishing Operative, you'll be involved in a variety of manufacturing and quality‑focused tasks, helping to ensure products leave the facility to the highest possible standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assembling and fitting precision‑engineered components and complex assemblies
• Finishing and preparing components to achieve high‑quality, defect‑free surfaces
• Carrying out leak testing using specialist mass spectrometry equipment
• Performing inspections and quality checks on finished products
• Bead blasting, cleaning, packaging, and labelling components
• Identifying and reporting faults, defects, or non‑conformances
• Following detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment

About You

We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable, and takes genuine pride in their workmanship.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in assembly, finishing, fitting, fabrication, or manufacturing environments
• Experience using handheld power tools
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow processes accurately
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Good manual dexterity and a hands‑on approach
• GCSEs (or equivalent)

Experience within precision engineering, vacuum technology, or high‑specification manufacturing environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Join a well‑established and innovative engineering manufacturer
• Full training provided, including specialist testing equipment
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop valuable technical skills
• Long‑term career prospects within a growing business
• Work on products that make a real impact in advanced industries worldwide

If you're looking for a rewarding hands‑on role where quality matters and no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.