Assembly Operator – Full Time – Poole

Catering; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Poole, Dorset is seeking a reliable Assembly Operator to join a busy manufacturing team. You will assemble push-button units and other components from technical drawings, using hand tools and basic wiring to meet production and quality standards.

The role suits candidates with experience in assembly or manufacturing who are precise, reliable and able to work to schedules in a hands-on environment. 37.5 hours per week + overtime, with flexible start times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in assembly, production or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

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 range of hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and report defects or production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Work to production schedules and performance targets.
• Support team objectives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

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

This position may be particularly suitable for candidates who have worked as:

• 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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Salary: £13.70/hour

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Poole, Dorset