Product Assembler

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytec Personnel Ltd in Ely is seeking a hands-on Assembler to join a production team. You will assemble specialist equipment, inspect components and prepare items for dispatch, following work orders and assembly procedures.

Working hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am-12:30pm. A positive, detail-focused attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential for maintaining quality and meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and assembly skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy on repetitive tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems and contribute to solutions.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Awareness of Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble specialist equipment and sub-assemblies from component picking to final packing and dispatch.
• Prepare and kit components, maintaining stock levels and inventory records.
• Follow work orders, technical instructions and assembly procedures.
• Work with a production team to meet manufacturing targets.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Maintain high quality and attention to detail throughout the assembly process.
• Identify production issues and contribute to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Support team leaders with cross-training and skills development.
• Undertake training across other manufacturing and packing activities as required.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Lean principles

Education

GCSEs or Level 2 qualification

Job description

Location: Ely (CB6)

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am-12:30pm

Salary: Competitive

Job Reference: 36404

A hands-on manufacturing role responsible for assembling, inspecting and preparing specialist industrial equipment and related components for dispatch. The successful candidate will work as part of a production team, maintaining high-quality standards, meeting manufacturing targets and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assemble specialist equipment, structural components and sub-assemblies, from initial component picking through to final packing and dispatch
• Accurately select, prepare and kit components, ensuring stock levels and inventory records are maintained
• Follow and interpret work orders, technical instructions and assembly procedures
• Work collaboratively within a production team to achieve scheduled manufacturing targets
• Complete all relevant production documentation and paperwork accurately
• Maintain high standards of product quality, accuracy and attention to detail throughout the assembly process
• Identify and report production issues, contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
• Support team leaders with workplace initiatives, including cross-training and employee development
• Undertake training and provide support across other manufacturing, assembly, inspection and packing activities as required
• Apply good housekeeping practices and follow established workplace procedures and operational standards

Requirements

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications%3B alternatively, a relevant vocational or functional skills qualification at Level 2 or equivalent
• Previous practical experience in a hands-on manufacturing or production environment
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical assembly skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain concentration when carrying out repetitive or detailed tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify problems and contribute to effective solutions
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider teamjl>
• Awareness of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles