Manufacturing Operative

Adecco; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking candidates for an entry-level assembly role in Stevenston, Scotland. This temporary ongoing position offers the chance to progress toward a fully competent Operator as roles arise, with potential for permanent placement for the right person.

You will assemble small components, follow SOPs, conduct visual inspections, and keep accurate records, while adhering to health and safety policies. The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and reliability in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Manual dexterity and ability to handle small components.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude towards work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to quality and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small components and sub-assemblies in line with work instructions and production schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality requirements at all times.
• Carry out visual inspections to ensure components meet quality standards.
• Identify and report defects, shortages, equipment issues, or other production concerns.
• Maintain accurate production records where required.
• Work safely and comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Keep workstations clean, organised, and maintain standards.
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Reliable

Teamwork

Quality and safety awareness

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within an industry leading manufacturing organisation based in Stevenston. This is initially a temporary ongoing role with potential opportunity to go permanent for the right candidates as roles arise.

Purpose of the Role

To undertake the assembly of small components in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner while developing the skills and knowledge required to progress into a fully competent Operator position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble small components and sub-assemblies in line with work instructions and production schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality requirements at all times.
• Carry out visual inspections to ensure components meet quality standards.
• Identify and report defects, shortages, equipment issues, or other production concerns.
• Maintain accurate production records where required.
• Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Keep workstations clean, organised, and maintain standards.
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Manual dexterity and ability to handle small components.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude towards work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to quality and safe working practices.

Driving License/Car Desirable

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Basic understanding of quality standards and inspection processes.

Benefits of Working Through Adecco

• Access to Boost, providing employee discounts and well-being support.
• Eligible employees can receive Specsavers eye care vouchers, including funded eye tests and support towards display-screen glasses where applicable.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, offering:
  • Mental health support
  • Legal guidance
  • Online self-help resources and well-being programmes
• Refer a Friend Scheme with a £50 reward for successful referrals.
• Access to career development support, including:
  • Temporary and flexible work opportunities
  • Permanent career opportunities
  • Training, upskilling and reskilling programmes
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Adecco Consultant for timesheets, pay, holidays and general employment queries.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop skills within a supportive working environment.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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