Assembly Operative

Winner Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Winner Recruitment Ltd seeks an Assembly Operative for an engineering manufacturing site in Wombwell, Barnsley. You will assemble machines and components, reading engineering drawings and using tools to high standards. Full training and progression opportunities are provided.

Candidate should have mechanical aptitude, be comfortable with hand/power tools, and able to follow precise drawings. A team-orientated, reliable attitude and the LFटी licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and technical drawings.
• Good attention to detail and quality focus.
• Reliable and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• FLT licence (training available).
• Engineering assembly experience.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assembly operations to meet quality and production standards.
• Assemble finished machines, components, and mechanical systems.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Work from engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Fit and align components accurately.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Keep the working area clean and organised.
• Follow all health & safety procedures.

Skills

Good mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools

Follow instructions and drawings

Attention to detail

Reliable and eager to learn

Independent and team work

FLT licence

Engineering assembly experience

Lean manufacturing experience

Job description

Assembly Operative - Engineering Manufacturing

Location: Wombwell, Barnsley (S73)

Pay Rate: From £12.71 per hour (rising to £17.18 per hour depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday rotating shifts (Days / Afters)

The Opportunity

Winner Recruitment is currently recruiting for Assembly Operatives to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Wombwell, Barnsley.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environments. Full training and development opportunities are available for the right person.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling finished products and machinery components to a high standard, working from engineering drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.

The Role

Carry out assembly operations to meet quality and production standards

Assemble finished machines, components, and mechanical systems

Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively

Work from engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions

Fit and align components accurately

Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process

Maintain accurate production records

Keep the working area clean and organised

Follow all health & safety procedures

Candidate Requirements

Good mechanical aptitude

Comfortable using hand tools and power tools

Ability to follow instructions and technical drawings

Good attention to detail and quality focus

Reliable and willing to learn

Able to work independently and as part of a team

FLT licence (training available)

Engineering assembly experience

Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

Package

Starting rate from £12.71 per hour

Pay progression available based on skills and experience

Monday-Friday rotating shifts (Days / Afters)

Overtime opportunities

Training and development provided

Long-term career progression opportunities