Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative
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Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Overtime: Paid at x1.5
Bonus: £150 skills and productivity bonus
Contract: Full-time | Ongoing opportunity
Manufacturing Operative Required - Northampton
Quest Employment are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative to join our client's production team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing, engineering or automotive experience who enjoys hands-on work and can use their own initiative. The ideal candidate will be practical, detail-focused and confident suggesting new ideas to help improve the team and production process.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative, your duties may include:
Operating hand tools and power tools to assemble products
Assembling products accurately to required specifications
Following detailed instructions, blueprints and technical drawings
Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy
Checking work meets required standards
Troubleshooting and resolving issues during the manufacturing process
Supporting production targets in a fast-paced environment
Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area
Working safely and following all health and safety procedures
Working independently and as part of a team
Using your own initiative and suggesting ideas where improvements can be made
What We're Looking For
We are looking for candidates who:
Have previous manufacturing or engineering experience
Have previous automotive industry experience, desirable
Are confident using hand tools and power tools
Can read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings
Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
Can follow instructions carefully
Have good communication skills
Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Are reliable, punctual and hardworking
Are proactive and happy to bring new ideas to the team
Enjoy working in a busy manufacturing environment
What's in it for you?
£12.71 per hour
Monday to Friday working pattern
6:00am - 2:30pm shift
Up to 40 hours per week
Overtime paid at x1.5
£150 skills and productivity bonus
Opportunity to work within a manufacturing and engineering environment
Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Support from Quest Employment throughout the process
Apply Today
If you have previous manufacturing, engineering, assembly or automotive experience and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
A member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps. xgikmsk
Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.
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