Assembly Operative

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Hexham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants in Hexham is seeking an Assembly Operative for a temporary to permanent role within a modern, automated manufacturing setting. You will be joining a supportive production team, receive full training, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

The role involves assembling components, operating machinery in a clean room environment, and maintaining accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Temporary to Permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business.
• Location: Hexham.
• Opportunity to work within a modern, automated manufacturing environment
• Full training and support provided
• Work as part of a supportive production team
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process development
• Structured production environment with clear procedures and safety standards
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within automated manufacturing
• Previous experience within injection moulding environments or robotic manufacturing equipment would be advantageous, but full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and finished products in line with production specifications and work instructions.
• Operate and monitor assembly machinery and production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Carry out injection moulding production within a clean room environment,
• Following strict hygiene, contamination-control and safety procedures.
• Work with small components, ensuring accuracy, consistency and attention to detail throughout the assembly process.
• Load raw materials and components into machinery and production stations.
• Inspect components and finished products for defects, damage or quality issues.
• Complete visual quality checks to ensure products meet required standards and specifications.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in accordance with clean room requirements.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow all clean room protocols and procedures.
• Record production information, quality checks and any issues accurately.
• Identify and report faulty components, machinery issues or quality concerns to the relevant supervisor.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Work effectively as part of a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility across different production and assembly areas as required.

Job description

- Temporary to Permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business

- Location: Hexham

- Opportunity to work within a modern, automated manufacturing environment

- Full training and support provided

- Work as part of a supportive production team

- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process development

- Structured production environment with clear procedures and safety standards

- Excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within automated manufacturing

Shift Pattern:

- Day shift: Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:15 / Friday 07:00 - 15:00

- Late shift Monday to Thursday 13:45 - 21:30 / Friday 12:30 - 21:30

The Business

Our client is an established manufacturing business operating within a modern clean room production environment, with a strong focus on automation, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Due to continued growth and investment in their manufacturing operations, they are looking to appoint a Assembly Operatives to join their production

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience.

The Role

- Assemble components and finished products in line with production specifications and work instructions.

- Operate and monitor assembly machinery and production equipment safely and efficiently.

- Carry out injection moulding production within a clean room environment,

- Following strict hygiene, contamination-control and safety procedures.

- Work with small components, ensuring accuracy, consistency and attention to detail throughout the assembly process.

- Load raw materials and components into machinery and production stations.

- Inspect components and finished products for defects, damage or quality issues.

- Complete visual quality checks to ensure products meet required standards and specifications.

- Follow detailed assembly instructions, drawings and standard operating procedures.

- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in accordance with clean room requirements.

- Wear appropriate PPE and follow all clean room protocols and procedures.

- Record production information, quality checks and any issues accurately.

- Identify and report faulty components, machinery issues or quality concerns to the relevant supervisor.

- Meet daily production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

- Work effectively as part of a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Demonstrate flexibility across different production and assembly areas as required.

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a manufacturing, production or assembly environment and be confident working around machinery and production equipment.

We are looking for someone who is:

- Experienced within a manufacturing or production environment

- Confident following detailed procedures and production instructions

- A strong problem solver with a practical, hands-on approach

- Highly attentive to detail, particularly when carrying out quality checks

- A good communicator who works well as part of a team

- Reliable, conscientious and committed to achieving production targets

- Safety-conscious with a good understanding of the importance of quality and workplace safety

- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment

Previous experience working within injection moulding environments or robotic manufacturing equipment would be advantageous, but full training will be provided to the right candidate.