Assembly Operative (Mechanical)

We Are Zenith; North East; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Permanent opportunity after 12 weeks

Job summary

We Are Zenith, a North East manufacturing client, is seeking an experienced Assembly Production Operative for a temporary role with potential to go permanent. You will support the assembly and manufacture of high-quality products, working to production schedules and quality standards.

Key duties include interpreting drawings, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. The role requires hands-on mechanical assembly, use of hand tools and tape measures, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production & mechanical assembly environment.
• Able to use a standard tape measure.
• Familiar with impact drivers in manufacturing.
• Good mechanical assembly skills and experience using hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, motivated and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Manufacturing or engineering qualifications/apprenticeship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products and components in line with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Accurately interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Carry out quality checks and work closely with the quality department to ensure standards are met.
• Identify and report defects, rework requirements and health & safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the production team.
• Communicate effectively with team leaders and colleagues to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved.
• Complete all required training and follow company procedures at all times.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Reading Engineering Drawings

Tape Measure

Quality Checks

Health & Safety

Team Player

Education

Manufacturing Apprenticeship/Qualification

Tools

Impact Drivers

Hand Tools

Job description

We are currently working with our client who are a North-East Manufacturer recruiting for an experienced Assembly Production Operative on a temporary basis initially with the possibility of becoming permanent. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy production team, supporting the assembly and manufacture of high-quality products while working to production schedules and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble products and components in line with engineering drawings and work instructions. (must have experience with Mechanical Assembly)
• Accurately interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Carry out quality checks and work closely with the quality department to ensure standards are met.
• Identify and report defects, rework requirements and health & safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the production team.
• Communicate effectively with team leaders and colleagues to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved.
• Complete all required training and follow company procedures at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production & Mechanical Assembly environment.
• Able to use a standard tape measure
• Familiar with Impact Drivers in Manufacturing
• Good mechanical assembly skills and experience using hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, motivated and safety-conscious approach to work.

Desirable

• Manufacturing or engineering qualifications/apprenticeship.

Benefits

• Permanent employment opportunity. (Not guaranteed initially a 12 week contract and will be assessed at the end of the 12 week period)
• Overtime available.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work within a growing manufacturing operation.