Refurbishment / Assembly Operative

Hariley Solutions West Midlands; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Smethwick is seeking Refurb / Assembly Operatives for a hands-on role that involves disassembly, refurbishment, and assembly of electrical products. Ideal candidates should have an eye for detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Benefits include ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. Pay rate is £12.21 per hour, with early finish on Fridays.

Benefits

Early Friday finish

Ongoing training and skill development

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical assembly preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding of hand tools and basic electrical components.
• Dependable and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling and returning electrical products and components.
• Cleaning, inspecting, and preparing items for refurbishment.
• Reassembling and wiring electrical units to company standards.
• Following technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Testing completed assemblies to ensure quality and functionality.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workspace.

Skills

Electrical assembly experience

Mechanical assembly experience

Understanding of hand tools

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Job Title: Refurb / Assembly Operative

Location: Smethwick

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 - 12:30 (early finish)

About the Role

We are seeking Refurb / Assembly Operatives to join our client's growing team in Smethwick. This is a hands‑on role ideal for individuals with an interest in electrical or mechanical assembly. You'll begin with product disassembly and refurbishment / cleaning before receiving full training to carry out electrical and mechanical production work.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassembling and returned electrical products and components
• Cleaning, inspecting, and preparing items for refurbishment
• Reassembling and wiring electrical units to company standards
• Following technical drawings and assembly instructions
• Testing completed assemblies to ensure quality and functionality
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workspace

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in electrical or mechanical assembly (preferred but not essential)
• Good understanding of hand tools and basic electrical components
• Keen eye for detail and quality workmanship
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes
• Dependable and able to work well within a team

Benefits

• Early Friday finish
• Ongoing training and skill development in electrical assembly
• Opportunities for career progression within production and manufacturing