Assembly Operative

Glue Resourcing Limited; Newhall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Glue Resourcing Limited is seeking an Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Swadlincote.

You will assemble components for vehicle systems, using hand and power tools, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Long-term opportunities may follow after an initial 13-week temporary period.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/assembly/engineering environment.
• Confident using hand tools and basic power tools.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and technical information.
• Pride in quality of work.
• Physically capable of hands-on production work.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Works well in a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and related parts.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, drawings and specs.
• Measure, fit and secure components accurately.
• Check finished assemblies against quality standards.
• Identify defects and report to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Work to production targets without compromising quality.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production schedules.

Skills

Practical ability

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following instructions

Mechanically minded

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Assembly Operative

Location: Swadlincote

Pay Rate: £12.86 per hour

Job Type: 13 weeks temporary assignment to then go on to a long-term fixed contract directly with the client.

Hours: Monday to Thursday, Friday early finish - 37.5 hours per week

Build Something That Matters

Are you practical, hands-on, and comfortable working with tools?

Do you take pride in producing quality work and enjoy working as part of a team?

We are currently recruiting an Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Swadlincote, working for a leading business within the Manufacturing industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and wants to develop their skills within a highly respected manufacturing environment.

The Role

As an Assembly Operative, you will be responsible for assembling components used within vehicle systems, ensuring every product is manufactured safely, accurately and to the required quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling components and associated parts.
• Using a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Following detailed assembly instructions, drawings, and production specifications.
• Measuring, fitting, and securing components accurately.
• Checking finished assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Identifying defects or issues and reporting them to the relevant supervisor.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working area.
• Working to production targets without compromising quality.
• Following all company health & safety procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production schedules are achieved.

The ideal candidate profile:

Practical ability, attitude, and reliability!

• Have previous experience within a manufacturing, assembly, or engineering environment.
• Are confident using hand tools and basic power tools.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Can follow instructions and technical information.
• Take pride in the quality of their work.
• Are physically capable of carrying out a hands-on production role.
• Are reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Have a genuine desire to learn and develop new skills.

Previous experience in technical assembly, automotive, engineering, rail, manufacturing or similar environments would be advantageous.

What You Can Expect £12.86 per hour + holiday pay

• Equivalent to approximately £14.41 per hour including holiday pay
• Full-time hours - early finish on a Friday
• Opportunity for a long-fixed term contract directly with the client
• Full training provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your technical and assembly skills

The Person

We're looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable, and proud of what they produce.

You don't need to be a qualified engineer. If you're mechanically minded, enjoy working with your hands and have the right attitude, this could be an excellent opportunity to establish yourself within a highly respected manufacturing business