Assembly Operator

ASSA ABLOY Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Vanguard Limited, based in Oldham, is seeking an Assembly Operator to join our production team. You will assemble roller shutter door systems and components, reading technical drawings and using hand and power tools to fit parts to specification.

This hands‑on role demands accuracy, reliability, and a collaborative approach to meet daily production targets while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Attention to quality and detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble roller shutter door components to specification.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Read and follow technical drawings and instructions.
• Measure, cut, prepare, and fit parts.
• Perform quality checks throughout production.
• Assist with packing and dispatch preparation.
• Keep work area clean, organized and safe.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Teamwork

Reliability

Forklift licence

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Join Our Manufacturing Team

Dover Vanguard Limited is a leading manufacturer of specialist roller shutter door systems for the vehicle body building industry. We are looking for a motivated and reliable Assembly Operator to join our production team based from our factory in Oldham, Manchester. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be involved in the fabrication and assembly of high‑quality roller shutter doors used across a wide range of commercial vehicles. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want to be part of a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Assembly Operator, you'll play an important role in the manufacture of our products by:

• Assembling specialist roller shutter door systems and components.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Reading and working from technical drawings and production instructions.
• Measuring, cutting, preparing, and fitting components to specification.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Supporting the packing and preparation of finished products for dispatch.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.
• Following all company health, safety, and quality procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, assembly, factory, or production environment.
• Good practical skills and confidence using hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.
• Forklift Truck Licence is advantageous but not required
• Mechanical or fabrication experience.

Why Join Dover Vanguard?

At Dover Vanguard, quality, innovation, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be joining a business with a strong reputation for manufacturing specialist products that help keep commercial vehicles operating across the UK and beyond. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can build practical skills and contribute to the production of industry‑leading products, we would love to hear from you.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.