Assembly Operatives

Pertemps; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday: 20 days + BH

Holiday rise to 25 days

Free onsite parking

Full training

Temporary ongoing work

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Temporary Assembly Operative in Plymouth on rotating shifts. The role involves assembling products to specification, maintaining quality, and hitting production targets. Early shifts pay £12.80 per hour with a 25% uplift for late shifts.

The position offers full training and ongoing temporary work within a busy manufacturing environment. A reliable, detail‑oriented, and team‑minded candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Able to learn new skills quickly.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products using hand and power tools following work instructions and drawings.
• Carry out quality checks on finished items.
• Pack completed items for dispatch and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Manual dexterity

Fast learner

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Assembly Operatives -

Rotating Shifts

£12.80 per hour (Early Shift)

25% Shift Enhancement for Late Shifts

Rotating Shifts | Monday to Friday

Week 1: 6:30am - 2:30pm

Week 2: 2:30pm - 10:30pm

We are currently recruiting for Temporary Assembly Operatives to join our client in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and growing company, offering ongoing temporary work, full training, and the chance to develop your skills within a manufacturing environment.

The Role As a Temporary Assembly Operative, you will be responsible for assembling products to specification while maintaining high quality standards and production targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assembling products using hand and power tools
• Following work instructions and assembly drawings
• Carrying out quality checks on finished products
• Packing completed items ready for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet production targets

About You

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Keen to learn new skills
• Able to work accurately and with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work a rotating shift pattern
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential

What's in It for You?

• £12.80 per hour on the early shift
• 25% shift enhancement for late shifts
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 12 weeks
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Free onsite parking
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful manufacturing business
• Ongoing temporary work for the right candidates