Manufacturing Operative

Quest Employment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus £150

Full-time position

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Quest Employment are partnering with a Northampton-based client to recruit a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative. The role involves assembling products with hand and power tools, following blueprints, and inspecting quality.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, up to 40 hours, with overtime and a £150 productivity bonus. This is a hands-on, team-focused role in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Automotive industry experience desirable.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and power tools to assemble products.
• Assemble products accurately to required specifications.
• Follow detailed instructions, blueprints and drawings.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Check work meets required standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during manufacturing.
• Support production targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
• Work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Use own initiative and suggest improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Engineering exp

Automotive exp

Tool usage

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Initiative

Adaptability

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative

Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Overtime:
Bonus: £150 skills and productivity bonus
Contract: Full-time | Ongoing opportunity

Manufacturing Operative Required - Northampton

Quest Employment are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative to join our client's production team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing, engineering or automotive experience who enjoys hands‑on work and can use their own initiative. The ideal candidate will be practical, detail‑focused and confident suggesting new ideas to help improve the team and production process.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative, your duties may include:

• Operating hand tools and power tools to assemble products

• Assembling products accurately to required specifications

• Following detailed instructions, blueprints and technical drawings

• Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy

• Checking work meets required standards

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues during the manufacturing process

• Supporting production targets in a fast‑paced environment

• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area

• Working safely and following all health and safety procedures

• Working independently and as part of a team

• Using your own initiative and suggesting ideas where improvements can be made

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous manufacturing or engineering experience

• Have previous automotive industry experience, desirable

• Are confident using hand tools and power tools

• Can read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings

• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Can follow instructions carefully

• Have good communication skills

• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Are reliable, punctual and hardworking

• Are proactive and happy to bring new ideas to the team

• Enjoy working in a busy manufacturing environment

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• 6:00am - 2:30pm shift

• Up to 40 hours per week

• Overtime

• £150 skills and productivity bonus

• Opportunity to work within a manufacturing and engineering environment

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Support from Quest Employment throughout the process

Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.