Assembly Operative – Precision Assembly

TN Talent Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Ongoing development

Progression opportunities

Clean, modern environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

TN Talent Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an established global manufacturing company in Nottingham to add Assembly Operatives for precision assembly of small components. This is a permanent, full-time role in a clean, modern production environment with full training provided and opportunities to develop skills within a growing business.

Ideal candidates will have superb manual dexterity and attention to detail, with experience handling very small parts and intricate assemblies.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, manufacturing or production.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and work to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small, delicate and precision-engineered components.
• Use small hand tools and specialist equipment.
• Follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Carry out visual inspections for defects or imperfections.
• Ensure assemblies meet quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe working environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Premanual inspection

Tools

Small hand tools

Specialist assembly equipment

Job description

Assembly Operative – Small Component / Precision Assembly

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £27,000 basic + 10% shift allowance

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Shifts: Rotating AM/PM Shifts

TN Talent Recruitment are recruiting for an established global manufacturing company looking for Assembly Operatives to join their production team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, hands‑on work and has the patience, accuracy and manual dexterity needed to assemble small, precision components.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience working with small parts, intricate assemblies, delicate components or precision manufacturing, where attention to detail and quality are essential.

You’ll be joining a clean, modern manufacturing environment with full training provided and the opportunity to develop your skills within a successful, growing business.

Your duties will include:

• Assembling small, delicate and precision-engineered components.
• Working with intricate parts that require excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Using small hand tools and specialist assembly equipment.
• Following detailed work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Carrying out visual inspections to identify defects or imperfections.
• Ensuring components are assembled accurately and meet strict quality standards.
• Handling small parts carefully to prevent damage.
• Completing basic production records and quality checks.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

Manual dexterity and attention to detail are essential for this position.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have excellent manual dexterity and are comfortable handling very small components.
• Have good hand-eye coordination and enjoy detailed, intricate work.
• Can work accurately and consistently while carrying out repetitive assembly tasks.
• Have excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality work.
• Are patient, methodical and able to concentrate on precision tasks.
• Can follow detailed instructions and work to set quality standards.
• Have previous experience in assembly, manufacturing or production.
• Are reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Are happy to work rotating AM/PM shifts.

Experience That Would Be Particularly Relevant

• Small component or precision assembly.
• Electronics or electrical component assembly.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Automotive component assembly.
• Mechanical assembly involving small or intricate parts.
• Quality inspection or detailed production work.
• Any manufacturing environment requiring excellent manual dexterity and close attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• £27,000 basic salary
• 10% shift allowance
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to progress within the business.
• Clean, modern manufacturing environment.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Long-term career opportunities with an established global manufacturer.

If you have a steady hand, excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with small, intricate components, we'd love to hear from you!

Whether you're already working in precision assembly or have transferable skills from another detailed, hands‑on manufacturing role, this could be a great opportunity.