Assembly Operator

Assembly Operator

Location: Gateshead

Rate of Pay: £13.01 - £13.89 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours:

Monday 07.30 – 16.00

Tuesday to Thursday 07.45 – 16.00 and Friday 07.45 – 15.00.
Full-time, permanent opportunity.

An established and growing manufacturing business is looking to recruit an Assembly Operator to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing high-quality products, and wants to join a supportive and professional working environment.

The Role

As an Assembly Operator, you will be responsible for the construction and assembly of a wide range of products, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard.

Your duties will include:

• Constructing and assembling a variety of products from technical drawings.
• Using a range of hand and power tools, including table saws and wall saws.
• Reading and interpreting engineering or production drawings.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished products meet specification.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area.

What We're Looking For

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience. Experience using hand tools and workshop machinery such as table saws and wall saws (desirable).
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings (advantageous).
• Excellent manual dexterity and practical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

If you're looking for your next opportunity in manufacturing and enjoy working with your hands to produce high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you.  Click “apply” and submit a copy of your up to date CV