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Assembly Operative
Job summary
A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Assembly Operative in Saffron Walden. You will perform mechanical assembly tasks, ensuring quality and safety. Ideal for those with a practical ability and attention to detail. The position offers £12.80 per hour with the potential for a permanent role. Enjoy a supportive team environment and a 4.5-day work week for a great work-life balance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in assembly or technical assembly is an advantage but not essential.
- Comfortable in a busy engineering environment.
- Reliable and punctual.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out mechanical and technical assembly following instructions.
- Using hand tools and workshop equipment accurately.
- Completing quality checks on assembled components.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Working collaboratively as part of a production team.
Skills
Tools
At Solution 47 Recruitment, we are delighted to be supporting one of our long-standing engineering clients in Saffron Walden. This business is known for its superb shop floor, excellent facilities, and a genuine commitment to looking after their staff. Due to continued demand, they are looking for a Technical Assembly Operative to join the team on a temporary basis, with the strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right person.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on, detailed, technical work. While previous assembly experience would certainly be beneficial, our client is also open to individuals who have a natural mechanical aptitude and enjoy practical, assembly‑type tasks.
- Carrying out mechanical and technical assembly following clear instructions and engineering drawings.
- Using hand tools and basic workshop equipment accurately and safely.
- Completing quality checks to ensure all assembled components meet required standards.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive production team.
- Previous experience in assembly or technical assembly is an advantage, but not essential.
- Someone with good practical ability, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team.
- Comfortable in a busy engineering environment.
- £12.80 per hour, plus overtime paid at time and a half.
- A superb engineering shop floor with modern equipment and supportive leadership.
- A caring, long‑standing employer who values and supports their team.
- 4.5‑day working week offering a great work‑life balance.
- Immediate start available.
- A real opportunity for the role to become permanent.
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