Kinetic plc
Assembly Operative
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Assembly Operative - St Helens
£24,804 per annum
St. Helens, England, North West
Permanent
The Role
Kinetic Recruitment are supporting a growing manufacturing business based in St Helens with the recruitment of a Permanent Assembly Operative. The company is part of an established group specialising in equipment for telecoms networks and continues to grow year on year. This is a hands-on manufacturing role involving the assembly of cabinets, panels and components to technical drawings and specifications. You will use a range of hand tools, follow assembly instructions and ensure completed products meet the required quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assembling cabinets, panels and components in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
- Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
- Following assembly instructions, drawings and production specifications.
- Measuring and checking components during the assembly process.
- Ensuring products are assembled correctly and to the required standard.
- Carrying out quality checks and reporting any defects or issues.
- Working to production targets and agreed timescales.
- Safely moving components and completed products as required.
- Reporting equipment faults or problems to the Team Leader or Manager.
- Maintaining good housekeeping within the work area.
- Following all company Health & Safety procedures.
- Working as part of a team to meet daily production requirements.
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What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing or a similar hands-on production environment.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams or assembly instructions.
- Experience using hand tools.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow instructions and work to set specifications.
- Ability to work to production targets while maintaining quality.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable and consistent approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Experience assembling cabinets, enclosures, panels, frames or similar products.
- Experience working with metal or manufactured components.
- Experience using drills, screwdrivers, spanners, rivet tools or other hand tools.
- Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer?
- £24,804 per annum (£12.72 per hour)
- Permanent position
- Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am-12:30pm
- Holidays and company benefits
- Long-term opportunity within an established and growing manufacturing business
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Important Information
This is a hands-on assembly role within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have previous assembly or relevant manufacturing experience and be comfortable using hand tools and working from technical drawings or assembly instructions. This is not an electrical assembly role. The position focuses on the physical assembly of cabinets, panels and components within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate must be able to reliably get to the St Helens site for a 7:00am start.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV online. Applications cannot be accepted over the phone.
About Kinetic plc
Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. All applications are handled with care. While we aim to contact suitable candidates, due to high application volumes this may not always be possible; however, CVs will be retained for future opportunities.
Job Reference: 972598CA
Contact: Caitlan Ashton
Tel: 0161 874 1645
Email: caitlan.ashton@kinetic-plc.co.uk
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