Assembly Operative

Randstad UK; Shrewsbury; Presencial; GBP 22 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

27 days holiday pro-rata

4-day working week with weekends off

Overtime premiums on Sundays

Performance reviews

Employee discounts app

Full induction and on-the-job training

Auto-enrolment pension

Candidate surveys and support

Resumo da oferta

Randstad UK is recruiting an Assembly Operative to join Caterpillar in Shrewsbury. The role is temporary - ongoing with a 4-day week and weekends starting Friday. Pay is £16.35 per hour with potential overtime from Friday onward and premium Sunday rates.

You will sub-assemble and inspect engine components, operate torque wrenches, and work to strict takt-time targets in a modern manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have manufacturing/assembly experience, familiarity with air guns, drills,

Qualificações

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly environments.
• Hands-on with air guns, drills and standard hand tools.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices and Health & Safety standards.
• Excellent communication and a team-first attitude.
• High attention to detail and quality control.
• Basic PC/IT skills; training provided for in-house software.

Responsabilidades

• Sub-assembling and disassembling engine components for build readiness.
• Assembling parts accurately within takt-time targets.
• Performing visual quality checks to ensure standards.
• Using air, hand, and press tools to insert friction-fit parts.
• Setting and operating torque wrenches.
• Following SOPs, PPE guidelines and Health & Safety rules.
• Lifting manually and working safely with high-vibration tools.
• Collaborating with team or working independently as required.

Conhecimentos

Manufacturing experience

Air tools

Drills

Hand tools

Quality awareness

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Basic IT

Ferramentas

Torque wrench

Pneumatic tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Opportunity: Assembly Operative with Caterpillar in Shrewsbury

If you are looking to secure a stable, high-impact role with a global engineering icon, this opportunity is for you.

Randstad is currently recruiting Assembly Operatives to join the team at Caterpillar in Shrewsbury. We are seeking dependable, hands-on team players who want long-term career stability and excellent earning potential in a modern manufacturing environment.

Job Details & Pay

• Job Title: Assembly Operative
• Job Type: Temporary - ongoing
• Location: Shrewsbury, SY1 3NX
• Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 AM - 17:15 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!)
• Pay Rate: £16.35 per hour (dependent on experience)
• Overtime Opportunities: Available at business discretion for work from Friday onwards
• Premium Rates: Sunday shifts are paid at premium overtime rates!

Key Responsibilities

• Sub-assembling and disassembling engine components ready for build
• Assembling parts accurately within specified 'Takt time' targets
• Performing visual quality checks to maintain high standards
• Using air, hand, and press power tools to insert friction-fit parts
• Setting and operating torque wrenches
• Following strict standard operating procedures, PPE guidelines, and Health & Safety rules
• Performing manual lifting and working safely with high-vibration tools
• Working collaboratively within a dynamic team or independently as required

What We Are Looking For

• Prior experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly environments
• Hands-on experience with air guns, drills, and standard hand tools
• A strong understanding of safe working practices and Health & Safety standards
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
• High attention to detail and quality focus
• Basic PC / IT skills (full training provided for in-house software)

Benefits & Perks

• Generous Leave: 27 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Great Work-Life Balance: 4-day working week with your weekends starting Friday!
• Recognition: Regular performance reviews, recognition schemes, and 'High Performer of the Month' awards with voucher prizes
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to our unique benefits app featuring top shopping and lifestyle savings
• Comprehensive Training: Full induction and continuous professional on-the-job development
• Financial Security: Auto-enrolment pension scheme and premium overtime rates
• Your Voice Matters: Regular candidate surveys to ensure continuous feedback and support