Assembly Operative

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 716,352 - 771,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking Assembly Operatives for a client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. You will work on cabinet assembly and production lines, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and safety in a busy factory setting.

The role is physically demanding and involves working both solo and as part of a team. Training starts soon, with a temporary-to-permanent contract after approx. 12 weeks, and a fixed day shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly/manufacturing experience – essential.
• Experience of using hand tools – essential.
• Joinery/carpentry experience preferred but not essential.
• This is a physically demanding role with regular manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cabinets on production benches/lines.
• Quality check materials and finished products.
• Pack and tape items for shipment.
• Work with wood and follow instructions.
• Maintain general housekeeping in workspace.
• Work both individually and as part of a team.
• Meet daily production targets.

Skills

Assembly/manufacturing experience

Hand tools experience

Joinery/carpentry (preferred)

Reliability & punctuality

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pro-Found Recruitment are looking for a number of Assembly Operatives for our client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72.

Assembly Operative Benefits

Static shifts available:

• Day Shift – Monday to Thursday 07:00am – 15:30pm & Friday 07:00am – 14:30pm
• Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly
• Start dates: Monday 3rd August 2026 – please do not apply if you have a holiday booked in the first 12 weeks of the start date as this is the crucial training period
• Interviews to be held on Thursday 30th July 2026
• Pay Rates: £13.83 per hour – includes an attendance bonus based on 39 hours worked each week
• Contract: Temporary to Permanent after approx. 12 weeks based on performance, attendance and client requirement
• Location: Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S75

Assembly Operative Duties

• Assembling cabinets
• Working on assembly / production bench/lines
• Quality checking of materials and finished products
• Packing and taping items
• Working with wood
• Following instructions
• General Housekeeping
• Working on your own and as part of a team
• Minimum daily requirements (production targets)

Assembly Operative Criteria

• Previous assembly/manufacturing experience – essential
• Experience of using hand tools – essential
• Experience of operating and using hand tools – essentialExperience of joinery/carpentry preferred but not essential
• Hard working, reliable and punctual
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skills
• Willingness to work in other departments and job roles
• Please note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties**

Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.