Temporary Production and Assembly Operative

Office Angels; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Boost platform discounts

Temporary candidate of the month

Temporary candidate lunches/treats

Online timesheets

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a highly organised Assembly Operative for a four-month temporary project in Ilminster, starting immediately. You will set up machinery, prepare materials and perform bonding, ensuring safe, efficient manufacture of optics while following procedures and quality standards.

Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Benefits include weekly pay and access to Boost platform discounts, plus recognition and support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment.
• Able to read and follow drawings.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Proactive in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical and mechanical products.
• Read and follow drawings accurately.
• Inspect components and finished products for quality.
• Prepare materials and perform precision optical bonding.
• Operate production equipment safely.
• Complete production documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production experience

Follow instructions

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Punctual

Team working

Attention to detail

Methodical

Job description

JOB TITLE: Production and Assembly Operative (Temporary role | Immediate Start)

LOCATION: Ilminster

HOURLY RATE: £14.00 - £15.50 (DOE)

DURATION: 4 Months

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00am till 4:30pm

BENEFITS:

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

We are seeking a highly organised and punctual Assembly Operative to join a thriving global business based in Ilminster, supporting them with a new and urgent project. You will be responsible for setting up machinery, processes, and equipment to ensure the safe and efficient manufacture of optics, while following established procedures, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and driving departmental output and continuous improvement targets. This is a temporary role starting immediately until the end of the year therefore you must be available immediately and able to commit to the duration of the role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble optical and mechanical products
• Accurately reading and following drawings
• Inspect optical components, metalwork, and finished products to ensure they meet required quality specifications.
• Prepare materials, mix adhesives, and carry out precision optical bonding and sub-assembly work.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently in line with manufacturing procedures and standard operating practices.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including history cards, inspection records, and non-conformance reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and quality compliance.

KEY SKILLS:

• Prior experience in production environment
• Able to follow instructions accurately
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Result orientated
• Punctual and adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a larger team or on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Methodical

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.