Assembly Operative

Venatu Recruitment Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership subsidy

Westfield location after probation

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking an Assembly Operative for a busy Modification Centre in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves assembling and modifying standard products, following engineering drawings and instructions to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Benefits include a starting salary of £27,592 per annum for a full-time permanent position with a 3-month probation period. Working hours are Monday–Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:30am–4:30pm; Westfield location

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Comfortable in a practical assembly and machining environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Assemble and modify products to specifications.
• Follow written work instructions and processes.
• Operate a milling machine and other tooling
• Maintain health and safety compliance and good housekeeping
• Support customers and colleagues via telephone and email
• Meet production deadlines and quality standards

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-management

Problem solving

Tools

Milling machine

Grinding machine

Stud welder

Wall saw

General tooling

Painting/finishing tools

Job description

Assembly Operative

Full-Time | Permanent
Starting Salary: £27,592 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an Assembly Operative to join a busy Modification Centre within a manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role involving the assembly and modification of standard products, with responsibility for completing a variety of production tasks accurately, safely and to agreed deadlines.

As an Assembly Operative, you will work closely with the Modification Centre Team Leader and colleagues across the operation, following engineering drawings and written instructions to ensure products are assembled and modified to the required specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Assemble and modify products in accordance with specifications and instructions.
• Follow written work instructions and established processes.
• Operate a milling machine.
• Carry out deburring, filing and application of touch‑up paint.
• Operate a grinding machine.
• Operate a stud welder.
• Operate a wall saw.
• Use a range of general tooling confidently and safely.
• Provide technical support to customers by telephone and email.
• Provide technical support to colleagues when required.
• Maintain strict adherence to all health, safety and PPE requirements.
• Complete a variety of tasks to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
• Pack finished goods ready for dispatch.
• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the milling machine.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the working environment.
• Undertake other related duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

The successful Assembly Operative will be detail‑oriented, organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will be comfortable working in a practical assembly and machining environment and have the confidence to identify and challenge issues where appropriate.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to self‑manage, prioritise and stay motivated.
• A strong team‑working approach.
• Confidence to challenge and raise concerns appropriately.
• Good communication skills, both face‑to‐face and by telephone and email.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• A customer‑focused attitude.
• Confidence using computers and standard software packages.
• Professionalism and commercial awareness.
• Good organisational skills.

Experience & Skills

Previous experience within an assembly or manufacturing environment would be advantageous. Experience operating a milling machine would also be preferable.

The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to an assembly and machining environment and demonstrate a commitment to working in accordance with relevant product, machining, assembly, safety standards and regulations.

As an Assembly Operative, you will be expected to work safely, maintain high standards of quality and contribute positively towards achieving production targets and customer requirements.

Working Hours, Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary: £27,592 per annum
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
• 30‑minute lunch break
• Westfield – location following successful completion of the 3‑month probationary period
• Gym membership subsidy – available following successful completion of the 3‑month probationary period

Additional Information

This is a full‑time permanent position within a busy Modification Centre. The role may occasionally require travel to customer sites when necessary.

If you are practical, reliable, detail‑focused and enjoy working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a successful production team.

Disclaimer

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