Semi-Skilled Assembly Operative

Cubed Resourcing; Oakenshaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company in the UK seeks candidates for assembly roles offering a four-day working week and opportunities for pay increases based on skills. Responsibilities include assembling parts, reading technical drawings, and maintaining workspace organization. Ideal candidates will have practical skills with tools and a positive attitude. Long-term job opportunities with structured training are available. Apply with a CV for site visit arrangements or call for more information.

Benefits

Four-day working week

Overtime at enhanced rates

Career development training

Long-term job opportunities

Qualifications

• Training provided for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts using hand tools and machinery.
• Read and work from technical drawings.
• Produce components and sub-assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues.
• Ensure accurate fitting and assembly of components.

Skills

Practical skills with tools or machinery

Ability to read drawings or willingness to learn

Team-focused attitude

Job description

About the Role

Are you looking for stable, long-term work with real opportunities to grow your skills? Do you want to enjoy a four-day working week with the option of overtime on Fridays? We have immediate starts available!

Join one of the UK's leading independent engineering and services companies, specialising in Modular and Offsite Manufacturing. Our client's modern site is conveniently located near the M606 in Bradford (BD12) - easily accessible from South Bradford, South Leeds, Birstall, Halifax, and North Huddersfield.

Working Hours

• Monday–Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
• Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
• Optional overtime available on Fridays

Pay Rates

• Starting rate – Level 1: £12.60/hour
• Level 2: £12.66/hour
• Level 3: £13.59/hour

Pay rates increase with skills development – realistic opportunities to rise to the level 3 rate within 4‑6 months after starting, depending on how quickly full competence is achieved.

Overtime Pay

• Time and a half (1.5×) for hours over 37.5, Monday–Saturday
• Double time (2×) for Sundays & Bank Holidays

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling parts using hand tools and machinery
• Reading and working from technical drawings
• Producing components and sub‑assemblies
• Keeping your workspace clean and organised
• Performing basic preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting and resolving assembly issues
• Ensuring all components are accurately fitted and assembled

What We're Looking For

• Practical skills with tools or machinery (training provided for entry‑level candidates)
• Ability to read drawings or willingness to learn
• A positive, team‑focused attitude with attention to detail

Why Join?

• Four‑day working week – better work‑life balance
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• Long‑term job opportunities
• Career development with structured and certificated skills training
• Work with one of the UK's leading engineering specialists

Apply today via the Cubed Talent website with your full CV, and we'll be in touch to arrange a site visit, or for more information call Alex or Joe on (phone number removed)