Assembly Operatives

Kinetic plc; St Helens; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Early finish on Fridays

Fixed shifts

Holiday entitlement

Full training and support

Job summary

Kinetic plc in St Helens is seeking Assembly Operatives for a permanent role. You will join a busy production team, reading technical drawings, assembling parts, and working safely to high quality standards.

Key duties include using hand tools and machinery, meeting production targets, and reporting defects. A reliable, hands-on learner attitude will help you progress within a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an assembly, manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings or diagrams.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assembling parts and components accurately using technical drawings and diagrams.
• Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Ensuring products are assembled efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Working to production targets and deadlines.
• Identifying and reporting product defects or equipment issues to a Team Leader or Manager.
• Safely moving components and parts when required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Practical skills

Reliability

Job description

St. Helens, England, North West

Assembly Operatives

Permanent

Assembly Operative St Helens | Permanent | £24,804 per annum (£12.72 per hour)

Kinetic Recruitment are proud to be supporting a growing business in St Helens with the recruitment of permanent Assembly Operatives. Part of an established group specialising in equipment for telecoms networks, our client has built an excellent reputation within their industry and continues to grow year on year. These are fantastic opportunities for someone who enjoys hands-on, practical work and is looking to develop a long-term career within a successful manufacturing and assembly environment. You will join a busy production team where quality, safety and teamwork are important, with the opportunity to learn new skills and develop your experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembling parts and components accurately using technical drawings and diagrams
• Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively
• Ensuring products are assembled efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Working to production targets and deadlines
• Identifying and reporting product defects or equipment issues to a Team Leader or Manager
• Safely moving components and parts when required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and guidelines

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and keen to learn. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an assembly, manufacturing or production environment
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings or diagrams
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
• Strong practical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills

Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is beneficial, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Benefits

• Permanent position
• £24,804 per annum (£12.72 per hour) reviewed after 6 month probationary period
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm Friday: 7:00am - 12:30pm
• Early finish every Friday
• Holiday entitlement and company benefits
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career with a growing and established business
• Full training and support to help you develop within the role

If you’re practical, dependable and looking for a stable permanent role with a company that offers the opportunity to learn and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Reference: 972598