Assembly Operative

Career Makers; Roe Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay at enhanced rates

Early finish every Friday

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Career Makers Inc. is hiring an Assembly Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver for our Worsley (M28) site. You will fabricate and assemble metal parts, read drawings, operate hand tools and FLT as needed, and support the production team to hit targets.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with regular Monday-Thursday hours and Friday finish, with overtime opportunities and a focus on quality and safety in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Metal fabrication experience is essential.
• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence is required.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling metal components to required specifications.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings.
• Operating a range of hand and power tools.
• Operating an FLT Counterbalance truck when required.
• Carrying out general workshop and production duties.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Supporting the wider production team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Punctual & reliable

Education

FLT Counterbalance licence

Job description

Assembly Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Worsley, Manchester (M28)

Shift: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am - 1:30pm

Pay: £12.71 per hour + overtime at enhanced rates

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assembly Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy and well-established manufacturing team based in Worsley (M28).

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with previous metal fabrication experience and a valid FLT Counterbalance licence.

The role offers stable, full-time employment, regular overtime opportunities and an early finish every Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling metal components to required specifications
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Operating a range of hand and power tools
• Operating an FLT Counterbalance truck when required
• Carrying out general workshop and production duties
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and to a high standard
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Supporting the wider production team to meet daily targets

Requirements

• Previous metal fabrication experience is essential
• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence required
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible attitude towards overtime and general workshop duties

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 1:30pm

Pay & Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Overtime at £19.07 per hour (time and a half for the first 8 overtime hours)
• Overtime at £25.42 per hour (double time after 8 overtime hours)
• Regular overtime opportunities available
• Early finish every Friday
• Full-time, permanent position
• Stable working hours within an established manufacturing environment