Assembly Operative

Kinetic plc; St Helens; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and company benefits

Job summary

Kinetic plc in St Helens seeks an Assembly Operative for a permanent, hands-on manufacturing role. You will assemble cabinets, panels and components to technical drawings, using hand tools and basic machinery. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work to production targets while maintaining quality.

Working hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm and Friday 7:00am-12:30pm. This long-term opportunity includes holidays and company benefits, with reliable, team-focused work

Qualifications

• Previous assembly/manufacturing experience in a hands-on production role.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams or assembly instructions.
• Experience using hand tools and basic machinery.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to set specifications.
• Ability to work to production targets while maintaining quality.
• Good communication skills and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assembling cabinets, panels and components per drawings and specs.
• Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Following assembly instructions and production specifications.
• Measuring and checking components during assembly.
• Ensuring products meet required standards and quality checks.
• Carrying out quality checks and reporting defects.
• Working to production targets and timescales.
• Safely moving components and completed products.
• Reporting equipment faults to Team Leader or Manager.
• Maintaining good housekeeping in the work area.
• Adhering to Health & Safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production requirements.

Skills

Read drawings

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Production targets

Team collaboration

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Drills

Screwdrivers

Rivet tools

Spanners

Job description

Assembly Operative

Location: St. Helens, England, North West

Salary: £24,804 per annum (£12.72 per hour)

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm, Friday 7:00am-12:30pm

Kinetic Recruitment are supporting a growing manufacturing business based in St Helens with the recruitment of a Permanent Assembly Operative. The company is part of an established group specialising in equipment for telecoms networks and continues to grow year on year. This is a hands-on manufacturing role involving the assembly of cabinets, panels and components to technical drawings and specifications. You will use a range of hand tools, follow assembly instructions and ensure completed products meet the required quality standards.

Previous assembly or relevant manufacturing experience is required. Experience assembling cabinets, enclosures, panels, frames or similar products would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assembling cabinets, panels and components in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
• Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Following assembly instructions, drawings and production specifications.
• Measuring and checking components during the assembly process.
• Ensuring products are assembled correctly and to the required standard.
• Carrying out quality checks and reporting any defects or issues.
• Working to production targets and agreed timescales.
• Safely moving components and completed products as required.
• Reporting equipment faults or problems to the Team Leader or Manager.
• Maintaining good housekeeping within the work area.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production requirements.

What We Are Looking For – Essential

• Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing or a similar hands-on production environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams or assembly instructions.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to set specifications.
• Ability to work to production targets while maintaining quality.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience assembling cabinets, enclosures, panels, frames or similar products.
• Experience working with metal or manufactured components.
• Experience using drills, screwdrivers, spanners, rivet tools or other hand tools.
• Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £24,804 per annum (£12.72 per hour)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm, Friday 7:00am-12:30pm
• Holidays and company benefits
• Long-term opportunity within an established and growing manufacturing business

Important Information

This is a hands-on assembly role within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have previous assembly or relevant manufacturing experience and be comfortable using hand tools and working from technical drawings or assembly instructions. This is not an electrical assembly role. The position focuses on the physical assembly of cabinets, panels and components within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate must be able to reliably get to the St Helens site for a 7:00am start.