Assembly Operative

Kinetic plc; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and company benefits included

Permanent position

Job summary

Kinetic plc in St Helens is seeking an Assembly Operative to join a busy production team. You will assemble parts and components according to technical drawings, using hand tools and machinery, and ensure products are completed to meet targets.

The role suits those who are reliable, with a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn within a long‑term manufacturing career. Permanent position with paid holidays and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings or diagrams.
• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills are preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and components based on technical drawings.
• Safely operate hand tools and machinery as required.
• Assemble products in a timely manner to meet targets.
• Report any product defects or equipment malfunctions to a manager or team leader.
• Safely move parts if required to do so.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Hand tool familiarity

Machinery operation

Tools

Hand tools

Machinery

Job description

Kinetic are supporting a growing business based in St Helens with the recruitment of an Assembly Operative. Part of an established group specialising in equipment for telecoms networks, the company have built a strong reputation within their industry and continue to grow year on year. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and is looking to build a long‑term career within manufacturing and assembly. The company are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. This is a permanent position working within a busy production environment.

Up to £24804 per annum

St. Helens, England, North West

Role

• Assemble parts and components based on technical drawings
• Safely and proficiently operate hand tools and machinery as required
• Assemble products in a timely manner to meet targets
• Report any product defects or equipment malfunctions to a manager or team leader
• Safely moving parts if required to do so
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• Adherence to all Health and Safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience would be beneficial
• Ability to read technical drawings or diagrams
• Good attention to detail
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Details

• Monday to Thursday: 7am to 3:30pm / Friday: 7am to 12:30pm
• Permanent job
• £24,804.00 per annum ( £12.72 per hour)
• Holidays and company benefits included