Temporary Assembler

Platform Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is seeking an Assembly Operative in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves assembling and testing components while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and an ability to read technical documents. This temporary position offers a pay rate starting from £12.21 per hour for 3-4 months.

Qualifications

• Good general education with English communication.
• Ability to read technical documents and follow procedures.
• Confident with basic maths (fractions, decimals, whole numbers).
• Practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components into units or subassemblies.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Select and check materials against requirements.
• Inspect products, escalate defects, follow safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace.
• Support team KPIs and continuous improvement.

Skills

Good general education and English communication skills

Ability to read technical documents

Confidence with basic maths

Practical problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Assembly Operative - Temporary Contract
From £12.21 per hour | 3-4 months

We are looking for an Assembly Operative to join our team on a temporary basis. You will be responsible for assembling and testing components, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components (valves, switches, alternators, controls) into units or subassemblies.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Select and check materials against requirements.
• Inspect products, escalate defects, and follow all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace in line with 5S and preventative maintenance.
• Support team KPIs, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Good general education and English communication skills.
• Ability to read technical documents and follow procedures.
• Confident with basic maths (fractions, decimals, whole numbers).
• Practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Contract & Hours

• Temporary contract (3-4 months).
• Pay: From £12.21 per hour.
• Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00 am - 3:45 pm.

If this role is of interest, please apply with your updated CV