Production Assembly Operative

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Permanent, full-time employment

Friday off

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd in North Plymouth is recruiting a Production Operative for permanent, full-time work. You’ll be on a Monday to Thursday shift, 7:00am–3:00pm or 7:00am–4:00pm, with every Friday off and weekends free.

Full training is provided to develop new technical and manufacturing skills, with a stable, supportive team environment. Role includes light assembly, reading drawings, using measuring tools, quality checks, and data entry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a factory, manufacturing, production or assembly environment.
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Experience within inspection, quality or stores would be advantageous.
• Interest in learning how to use measuring equipment and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good manual dexterity and a practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out light assembly and production tasks.
• Assembling components accurately and to required specifications.
• Performing quality checks throughout the production process.
• Reading and interpreting component drawings - full training provided.
• Using measuring equipment including Verniers, micrometers, gauges and jigs.
• Labelling, weighing and accurately packing components.
• Allocating raw materials as required.
• Completing production paperwork and updating information using a computer system.
• Following company procedures and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Factory experience

Attention to detail

Inspection/Quality experience

Measuring equipment usage

Basic computer skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Manual dexterity

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Jigs

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing team in North Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position working Monday to Thursday, giving you every Friday, weekend and evening free.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out light assembly and production tasks
• Assembling components accurately and to required specifications
• Performing quality checks throughout the production process
• Reading and interpreting component drawings - full training provided
• Using measuring equipment including Verniers, micrometers, gauges and jigs
• Labelling, weighing and accurately packing components
• Allocating raw materials as required
• Completing production paperwork and updating information using a computer system
• Following company procedures and maintaining high standards of quality and safety

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a factory, manufacturing, production or assembly environment
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Experience within inspection, quality or stores would be advantageous
• An interest in learning how to use measuring equipment and interpret engineering drawings
• Basic computer skills
• A strong work ethic and reliable approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good manual dexterity and a practical, hands‑on approach

What's On Offer?

• £12.71 per hour
• Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 3:00pm or 7.00am - 4:00pm
• Every Friday off
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Full training and support
• Opportunity to develop new technical and manufacturing skills
• Stable working environment

Own transport is essential as the site is not easily accessible by public transport.

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