Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative | Shepshed, Leicestershire
£14.00–£18.00 per hour | Temporary – initially 4–6 weeks
Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:30pm | ASAP Start

The Role

We are looking for a practical, hands-on Assembly Operative to join a busy production team in Shepshed, Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in assembly, fabrication or workshop-based work who is confident using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery. The role is initially for 4–6 weeks to support a busy period, although there is potential for ongoing agency work for the right person.

You will be helping to manufacture and assemble aluminium products used within the working-at-height and safety industry, including guardrails, gantry ladders, access equipment and safety system components.

Responsibilities

As an Assembly Operative, your duties will include:

• Cutting and preparing aluminium components

• Drilling holes accurately into aluminium plates and sections

• Operating pillar drills and workshop saws

• Using hand tools, drills, spanners and other power tools

• Assembling aluminium safety and access products

• Following measurements, drawings and production instructions

• Carrying out general fabrication and assembly work

• Checking finished components for quality and accuracy

• Keeping the workshop and work area clean and organised

• Working closely with the wider production team to meet deadlines

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous assembly, fabrication, manufacturing or workshop experience

• Is confident using hand and power tools

• Has experience using drills, pillar drills, saws or similar workshop machinery

• Is practically minded and comfortable working with measurements

• Can work accurately and safely without constant supervision

• Has a good attitude and is reliable

• Is comfortable carrying out repetitive, hands-on production work

• Can travel reliably to Shepshed for an 8:00am start

No welding experience is required for this position. Product-specific training will be provided.

Why Join?

• £17.00–£18.00 per hour

• Monday to Friday working

• Regular daytime hours

• Immediate start available

• 4–6 weeks of initial work

• Potential for longer-term agency work depending on workload and performance

• Opportunity to join an established team manufacturing specialist safety products

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Assembly Operative based within travelling distance of Shepshed, Leicestershire, apply via CV-Library today for immediate consideration.