Assembly Operative

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Rotating shift pattern

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial in Ledbury is recruiting Assembly Operatives for a full-time, temp-to-perm role within a Herefordshire manufacturing team. Duties include fabrication, assembly, sewing, welding, cutting, slitting and packing, working from production specifications and drawings with full training provided to build manufacturing skills.

The successful candidate will have hands-on production experience or be eager to learn, with reliable timekeeping and strong attention to

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production is desirable but not essential.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt to a varied shop-floor role.

Responsibilities

• Fabric welding, cutting/slitting, sewing, fabrication and assembly work.
• Packing finished products for dispatch.
• Operating machinery safely and efficiently.
• Working to production specifications and drawings.
• Carrying out quality checks and recording results.
• Using shop floor systems for data collection and works orders.
• Meeting production targets and deadlines.
• Maintaining housekeeping and following safety procedures.

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift truck experience

Job description

Assembly Operative roles are available in Ledbury with Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial, paying £12.81 per hour on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. Working rotating shifts of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, the successful candidate will join a manufacturing team producing goods for a Herefordshire client. Duties cover fabrication, assembly, sewing, welding, cutting, slitting and packing, so hands‑on ability and attention to detail matter. Full training is given, suiting those with production experience or anyone seeking to build manufacturing skills. Reliable timekeeping and a practical approach are essential for this varied shop‑floor position.
Assembley Operative needed in Ledbury, Pay Rate: £12.81, Contract: Temp to Perm, Hours: Rotating Shifts (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00) Pertemps are currently recruiting for Assembley Operatives on behalf of a successful manufacturing client based in Herefordshire. We are looking for motivated, hands‑on individuals to join a busy production team, with both temporary and permanent opportunities available. This is a varied role offering the chance to develop a range of manufacturing skills including fabrication, assembly, sewing, welding and packing. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with production experience or those looking to build a career in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabric welding, cutting/slitting, industrial sewing, fabrication and assembly work.
• Packing finished products ready for dispatch.
• Operating machinery safely and efficiently.
• Working to production specifications, worksheets and engineering drawings.
• Completing quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
• Using computer systems for shop floor data collection and works order completion.
• Meeting production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

The Successful Candidate

Previous manufacturing or production experience is desirable but not essential. Experience in fabrication, assembly, sewing, welding or packing would be advantageous. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Good attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy. Able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines. Computer literate and confident using workplace systems. Flexible approach to work and willing to learn new skills. Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements. Forklift Truck experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's On Offer?

• Temporary and permanent opportunities available.
• Full training provided.
• Rotating shift pattern offering variety and flexibility.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop new production and manufacturing skills.
• Long term career prospects for the right candidates

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment and have a positive, hands‑on approach to work, we'd love to hear from you.