288 Assembly Operative jobs in the United Kingdom

Carbon60 is seeking a skilled Assembly Operative to join their team based in Portsmouth. As a Assembly Operative (Spacecraft Production Operator) , you will play a crucial role in the assembly and integration of payload equipment, connectivity items, and electrical systems for the company's cutting-edge spacecraft projects.

This position has both PAYE rates and Umbrella rates available, due to it being shift work you also get a 20% uplift.

The Spacecraft Production Operator - will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
- Mechanical integration of payload equipment, connectivity items, test instrumentation, and wiring activities
- Interpreting technical documentation such as schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and integration procedures
- Performing automated test sequences using a Payload Test System and conducting manual RF measurements
- Ensuring test performance and checking payload equipment against specified parameters
- Maintaining workspace standards and contributing to team performance activities
- Supporting critical moves and lifting operations using overhead cranes and other equipment

To be successful in this role, the Spacecraft Production Operator - must have a strong understanding of spacecraft production processes, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Relevant experience in electrical and mechanical integration, as well as familiarity with COSHH requirements, is highly desirable.

If you are interested and would like to know more, Please apply with your updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Overview
My client who are a well established manufacturing company based in Gateshead currently require a number of experienced Assembly Ops on a 12 week contract to permanent role.

Duties

• Assist with the of the assembly of all products
• House keeping of production area
• Work to set quality standards

The candidate:

• Must have good attention to detail
• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Pro-Found Recruitment are on look out for an Assembly Operatives for our client based in Rotherham.

Assembly Operative Benefits:

• Shift: Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:30pm & Friday's 08:00am - 15:30pm - please note the role may move to a 2 shift rotating pattern after 12 weeks - Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm
• Rate of Pay: 13.23 per hour - the rate increase to 15.75 if the role moves to a 2 shift rotating pattern
• Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly
• Start date: Monday 8th September 2025 - please do not apply if you have a holiday booked in the next 12 weeks as this is the crucial training period
• Contract: Temporary to Permanent
• Location: Rotherham

Assembly Operative Duties:

• Assembling cabinets
• Working on assembly / production lines
• Quality checking of materials and finished products
• Packing and taping items
• Working with wood
• Following instructions
• General Housekeeping
• Working on your own and as part of a team
• Minimum daily requirements (production targets)

Assembly Operative Criteria:

• Previous assembly/manufacturing experience - preferred but not essential
• Hard working, reliable and punctual
• Experience of operating and using hand tools
• Experience of joinery/carpentry preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skills

**Please note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties**

Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.

Do you have experience as an Assembly Operative?

Are you wanting to join a leading supplier to businesses across the globe within manufacturing or as part of a production line? Ideal skills and experience: Previous experience is desired from a similar manufacturing or warehousing environment.

Key responsibilities of an Assembly Operative:

As an Assembly Operative your duties will involve day to day responsibilities on the factory shop floor including:

Ensuring that products are processed and handled correctly

Working to set times and targets

Using hand tools

Working on a production line as part of a team

Quality checking manufactured materials to ensure the highest quality is being produced

General Housekeeping duties including

tidy the factory floor and sweeping to maintain a clean working environment

Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures to create a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

What will my shift times be as an Assembly Operative?

Monday-Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 2pm

How much will i get paid as an Assembly Operative?

From 12.30 per hour

To apply please call our office on (phone number removed) or apply online and we will review the applications. Due to the volumes of applications only successful applicants will be contacted.

Assembly Operative

Leamington Spa

Temporary ongoing assignment

Our client is a leading international premium consumer brands group which manufactures and distributes some of the best known and loved kitchen appliances and interiors furnishings in the world.

They are currently looking for a number of Assembly Operatives to join their existing team in Leamington Spa.

• As an assembly operative you will be working in a fast-paced environment assembling various products.
• Reading and working to engineering drawings
• Quality inspection
• Using various hand tools and experience with torques controlled guns
• Work within a team and resolve any assembly issues that may arise.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Working to strict targets and deadlines.
• You will ideally have previous production/assembly experience in a manufacturing or Automotive organisation

Hours - 39 hrs per week + possible overtime

Days shift: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 7.00:am - 12:00am

Shifts, rotating fortnightly:

• Earlies – Monday – Friday – 6am - 2pm
• Lates – Monday – Friday – 2pm - 10pm

Pay rates (per hour):

• Days - £14.43 per hour
• Early and Late shifts - £15.89 per hour

SAFETY BOOTS REQUIRED

For more information and to be considered for the Assembly Operative positions, please Apply today with a copy of your CV and a member of the Apex Team will be in touch!

Assembly Operative

Clevedon, North Somerset

£12.30 per hour + 20% Shift Uplift 

We are currently recruiting for a Fabricator / Assembly Worker to join a well-established manufacturing business in Clevedon. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with experience in fabrication or assembly, who enjoys working with tools and producing quality products.

The Role

• Building and fabricating to required specification
li>Using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Measuring, cutting, and assembling materials accurately
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

About You

• Previous experience in fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or a similar manual role
• Ability to read and follow measurements and instructions
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work on rotating shifts

Benefits

• Weekly pay via the recruitment agency
• Opportunity for ongoing work with potential for long-term placement
• Supportive team environment

Are you an experienced Assembly Operative, within manufacturing or are you looking to learn additional skills? Are you wanting to join a leading supplier to businesses across the globe? Working in a manufacturing environment you will be using hand tools as part of your role.

Ideal skills and experience:Previous experience is desired from a similar manufacturing environment. Experience working with hand tools is essential

Key responsibilities:As an Assembly Operative, your duties will involve day to day responsibilities on the factory shop floor, including:

• Ensuring that products are processed and handled correctly.
• Working on a production line as part of a team
• Quality checking manufactured materials to ensure the highest quality is being produced
• General Housekeeping duties including tidy the factory floor and sweeping to maintain a clean working environment
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures to create a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Hours of work:

Either

Monday-Friday rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Pay: 12.50 per hour Increasing after 12 weeks

or

Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am

Pay: 13.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday per year, including bank holidays.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised canteen

If this Assembly Operative role sounds like a good match for you, hit apply now! Alternatively, you can call our team on (phone number removed)

Who are gap personnel?

Originally founded in 1998, we are now one of the top five largest industrial providers in the UK, supplying temporary, contract and permanent workers to companies across industrial, commercial, technical, construction, fmcg and healthcare sectors. We offer nationwide coverage through high-street branches, specialist divisions and onsite managed solutions. With a turnover of almost 200 million in 2019, we currently payroll in excess of 12,000 temporary workers each week and cover more than 3 million shifts per year.

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business. gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy.

Pro-Found Recruitment are looking for 2 Assembly Operatives for our client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72.

Assembly Operative Benefits:

Static shifts available:

• Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 07:00am - 15:30pm & Friday 07:00am - 14:30pm
• Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly
• Start date: Monday 1st September 2025 - please do not apply if you have a holiday booked in the next 12 weeks as this is the crucial training period
• Pay Rates: 13.23 per hour - includes and attendance bonus
• Contract: Temporary to Permanent after 12 weeks
• Location: Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72

Assembly Operative Duties:

• Assembling cabinets
• Working on assembly / production lines
• Quality checking of materials and finished products
• Packing and taping items
• Working with wood
• Following instructions
• General Housekeeping
• Working on your own and as part of a team
• Minimum daily requirements (production targets)

Assembly Operative Criteria:

• Previous assembly/manufacturing experience - essential
• Experience of using hand tools - essential
• Hard working, reliable and punctual
• Experience of operating and using hand tools
• Experience of joinery/carpentry preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skills

**Please note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties**

Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.

Alliance Personnel are seeking assemblers to join one of their engineering clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with both hand and power tools.

As an Assembler, you will play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that components are assembled accurately and efficiently. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Duties

• Assemble components and products according to specifications and engineering drawings.
• Utilise hand tools and power tools effectively to complete assembly tasks.
• Conduct quality checks on assembled products to ensure they meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace within the warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with team members to improve assembly processes and efficiency.
• Report any defects or issues with materials or equipment to the supervisor promptly.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday7:45am - 4:45pm , Friday 7:45am - 1:45pm