Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative – Cleanroom Environment

Please note: The successful candidate MUST have at least 1 year of experience working within a cleanroom environment.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client based in the Blackburn area for an experienced and detail-focused Assembly Operative.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing team within a precision engineering and aerospace environment.

Job Summary

The Assembly Operative will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and packaging of high-precision aerospace components within a controlled cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will work to strict quality standards, ensuring all products meet customer and regulatory requirements while maintaining contamination control procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble aerospace components and sub-assemblies in accordance with detailed engineering drawings, technical instructions, and quality procedures.
• Carry out precision assembly work within a cleanroom environment while adhering to strict contamination control standards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes, magnification equipment, and measuring tools where required.
• Handle delicate materials and components with a high level of care and accuracy.
• Follow cleanroom gowning procedures and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention protocols at all times.
• Maintain clean and organised workstations, tools, and assembly equipment in line with cleanroom standards.
• Identify and report assembly defects, contamination risks, or quality concerns promptly.
• Work closely with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure products are completed to specification and on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve assembly efficiency, product quality, and cleanroom processes.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and company procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience working within a cleanroom environment.
• Previous assembly experience within aerospace, engineering, electronics, medical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong manual dexterity and experience handling small, delicate, or precision-engineered components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in repetitive tasks.
• Good understanding of contamination control and cleanroom procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and working in full cleanroom PPE.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within aerospace manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Familiarity with quality inspection processes and documentation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Benefits:

• 4-day working week
• Overtime Rates
• Long Service Awards
• 28 days holidays (based on 4-day week)
• On-site Occupational Health
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cash Plan Benefit 
• Bike2Work Scheme