Assembly Operative

We Are Zenith; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith in Gateshead is seeking a Production Operative to join our growing manufacturing team. You will contribute to assembling high-quality products to customer specifications and support engineering during build and testing activities.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader, you will meet production targets while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency. You will work from engineering drawings and SOPs, document using PC systems, and liaise with engineering to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Can follow instructions, procedures, and production schedules accurately.
• Is proactive and able to respond quickly to problems.
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out assembly work to meet daily production targets.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Complete basic documentation using PC systems and internal databases.
• Conduct complex quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
• Prepare work areas for the next shift, including housekeeping, materials, and build information.
• Liaise with engineering teams to resolve build and test issues.
• Support the training of new operators (including motor build processes).
• Assist with engineering testing activities, including dyno testing.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Following instructions

Proactive

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Hand assembly tools

Electrical IPC awareness

PCB handling

ESD precautions

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Production Operative to join a growing manufacturing team based in Gateshead. This role plays a key part in assembling high-quality products to customer specifications and supporting engineering during build and testing activities.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be responsible for meeting production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently carry out assembly work to meet daily production targets
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings and standard operating procedures
• Complete basic documentation using PC systems and internal databases
• Conduct complex quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Prepare work areas for the next shift, including housekeeping, materials, and build information
• Liaise with engineering teams to resolve build and test issues
• Support the training of new operators (including motor build processes)
• Assist with engineering testing activities, including dyno testing
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, policies, and procedures

About You

• Can follow instructions, procedures, and production schedules accurately
• Is proactive and able to respond quickly to problems
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Works well both independently and as part of a team

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of motor build processes (including stator winding and stacking)
• Electrical IPC awareness, including wiring
• Experience handling PCBs and understanding ESD precautions
• Knowledge of battery building or energy storage manufacturing
• Experience using hand assembly tools

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.