Assembly Operative

DARA People; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £14-£18

Job summary

DARA People is seeking a practical Assembly Operative to join a busy production team in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The role focuses on assembling aluminium products, using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.

It is initially a 4–6 week assignment with a potential for ongoing agency work for the right candidate. Pay is £14.00-£18.00 per hour, with Monday to Friday daytime hours and an 8:00am start.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, fabrication or workshop work.
• Confident with hand and power tools.
• Experience with drills, pillar drills, saws or similar machinery.
• Able to read measurements and follow drawings/production instructions.
• Reliable and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Willingness to travel to Shepshed for 8:00am starts.

Responsibilities

• Cut aluminium components and prepare them for assembly.
• Drill holes accurately into aluminium plates and sections.
• Operate pillar drills and workshop saws.
• Use hand tools, drills, spanners and other power tools.
• Assemble aluminium safety and access products.
• Follow measurements, drawings and production instructions.
• Carry out general fabrication and assembly work.
• Check finished components for quality and accuracy.
• Keep the workshop clean and organised.
• Work with the wider production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Assembly experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Measurements

Reliability

Tools

Pillar drills

Workshop saws

Job description

Assembly Operative | Shepshed, Leicestershire

£14.00-£18.00 per hour | Temporary - initially 4-6 weeks

Monday to Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm | ASAP Start

The Role

We are looking for a practical, hands‑on Assembly Operative to join a busy production team in Shepshed, Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in assembly, fabrication or workshop‑based work who is confident using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery. The role is initially for 4-6 weeks to support a busy period, although there is potential for ongoing agency work for the right person.

You will be helping to manufacture and assemble aluminium products used within the working‑at‑height and safety industry, including guardrails, gantry ladders, access equipment and safety system components.

Responsibilities

As an Assembly Operative, your duties will include:

• Cutting and preparing aluminium components
• Drilling holes accurately into aluminium plates and sections
• Operating pillar drills and workshop saws
• Using hand tools, drills, spanners and other power tools
• Assembling aluminium safety and access products
• Following measurements, drawings and production instructions
• Carrying out general fabrication and assembly work
• Checking finished components for quality and accuracy
• Keeping the workshop and work area clean and organised
• Working closely with the wider production team to meet deadlines

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous assembly, fabrication, manufacturing or workshop experience
• Is confident using hand and power tools
• Has experience using drills, pillar drills, saws or similar workshop machinery
• Is practically minded and comfortable working with measurements
• Can work accurately and safely without constant supervisionHas a good attitude and is reliable
• Is comfortable carrying out repetitive, hands‑on production work
• Can travel reliably to Shepshed for an 8:00am start

No welding experience is required for this position. Product‑specific training will be provided.

Why Join?

• £17.00-£18.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday working
• Regular daytime hours
• Immediate start available
• 4-6 weeks of initial work
• Potential for longer‑term agency work depending on workload and performance
• Opportunity to join an established team manufacturing specialist safety products