Assembly Operator

Adecco; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Flexible start times

Stable long-term opportunity

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Assembly Operator in Poole, Dorset. You will assemble push-button units and various components from technical drawings, using hand tools and performing basic wiring to meet quality standards.

Ideal candidates have assembly or production experience, strong attention to detail and good teamwork. The role offers a stable, long-term opportunity in a well-established manufacturing environment with overtime options.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, production or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliable and proactive with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble push-button units and components to specification.
• Carry out basic wiring and electrical assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect assemblies to ensure quality standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Work to production schedules and targets.
• Support team objectives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Assembly experience

Hand tools

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Electrical wiring tools

Job description

Assembly Operator

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: £13.70 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week + overtime available

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Assembly Operator to join a busy and growing manufacturing team in Poole, Dorset.

This is a hands-on position involving the assembly of push-button units and a variety of electronic and mechanical components. Working from technical drawings, diagrams and assembly instructions, you will use hand tools and carry out basic wiring to produce high-quality products that meet production and quality standards.

This role would suit candidates with previous experience in assembly, production, manufacturing, electrical assembly or electromechanical environments who enjoy working with precision and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble push-button units and electronic/mechanical components to specification


• Carry out basic wiring and electrical assembly tasks


• Read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams and written instructions


• Use a variety of hand tools safely and effectively


• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality standards are met


• Identify, report and escalation any defects or production issues


• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment


• Follow all company health and safety procedures


• Work efficiently to production schedules and performance targets


• Support team objectives and continuous improvement activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an assembly, production or manufacturing environment


• Confidence using a range of hand tools


• The ability to read and follow technical drawings and assembly instructions


• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity


• Basic computer skills


• A reliable, conscientious and proactive approach to work


• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous wiring or electrical assembly experience


• Experience assembling push-button units


• Mechanical or electromechanical assembly experience

Hours & Benefits

• £13.70 per hour


• 37.5 hours per week


• Overtime opportunities available


• Flexible start times between 6:30am and 9:30am


• Flexible finish times between 3:30pm and 6:30pm depending on start time


• Option to finish at 12:30pm on Fridays


• Stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturing environment

Suitable Backgrounds

• Assembly Operative


• Assembly Operator


• Electrical Assembler


• Wiring Operative


• Production Operative


• Mechanical Assembler


• Electromechanical Assembler

If you have previous assembly or manufacturing experience and are looking for a practical, hands-on role with a respected company in Poole, we'd love to hear from you.

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