Assembly Operative

Empowered Personnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowered Personnel in Coventry is recruiting an experienced Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing team. The role involves assembling, finishing and preparing bespoke products, with a route to a permanent position after a successful 12-week temp-to-perm period.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, handling heavy materials, using hand and air tools, and upholding quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assembly Operative in a manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Physically fit to lift and handle heavy or bulky materials.
• Counterbalance FLT licence desirable.
• Ability to use hand tools and air tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Good problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Able to work independently as well as in a small team.
• Adaptable and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling, lifting and assembling heavy materials and products.
• Preparing, packing and palletising orders for despatch.
• Carrying out visual inspections and quality checks on components and finished products.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels in line with production requirements.
• Using hand and air tools, including paint guns, grinders and impact drivers.
• Reporting any faults or defects with products, tools or machinery to management.
• Assisting colleagues across various stages of the production process as required.
• Carrying out general production duties as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Hand tools

Air tools

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Organised

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Teamwork

Adaptable

Under pressure

FLT licence (desirable)

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Paint guns

Grinders

Impact drivers

Job description

Location: Coventry

Salary: £18.27 per hour (£39,000 per annum once permanent)

Contract Type: 12-Week Temp to Perm

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Empowered Personnel are recruiting for an experienced Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based in Coventry. This is a physically demanding and varied role, offering the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

Working as part of a small production team, you will play a key role in the assembly, finishing and preparation of bespoke products, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Skills And Experience Required

• Previous experience working as an Assembly Operative within a manufacturing or assembly environment is

Essential. Applications Without This Experience Will Not Be Considered.

• Must be physically fit and capable of safely lifting and handling heavy or bulky materials throughout the working day.

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is desirable.
• Confident using hand and air tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Good problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a small team.
• Adaptable and able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling, lifting and assembling heavy materials and products.
• Preparing, packing and palletising orders for despatch.
• Carrying out visual inspections and quality checks on components and finished products.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels in line with production requirements.
• Using hand and air tools, including paint guns, grinders and impact drivers.
• Reporting any faults or defects with products, tools or machinery to management.
• Assisting colleagues across various stages of the production process as required.
• Carrying out general production duties as required.

What’s on Offer?

• £18.27 per hour, increasing to £39,000 per annum once permanent.
• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends.
• Genuine 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Full-time, ongoing work with a well-established manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are an experienced Assembly Operative who meets the above requirements and is looking for a long-term opportunity with an excellent rate of pay, we’d love to hear from you.

Rate of Pay

£18.27 – £18.75 per hour