The average advertised pay for a Assembly Operative, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Assembly Operative in the UK is £25,000 a year, based on 83 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,080 a month or £12.82 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 54% of current adverts are permanent, and 94% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Assembly Operative adverts mention AI or automation 1% of the time.
Median advertised salary for Assembly Operative beside other job titles in manufacturing, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Manager | £60,000 | — | 78% | 1% |
| Production Manager | £53,000 | 162 | 94% | 0% |
| Compliance Engineer | £50,000 | — | 74% | 3% |
| Production Supervisor | £35,000 | 86 | 80% | 0% |
| Production Planner | £35,000 | 45 | 86% | 1% |
| Quality Controller | £30,000 | 17 | 76% | 1% |
| Machine Operator | £28,000 | 243 | 74% | 0% |
| Assembly Operative | £25,000 | 169 | 54% | 1% |
TN Talent Recruitment Ltd
Assembly Operative. Salary: £27,000 basic. Shift Options. Permanent PM Shift OR Permanent AM/PM Shift. We are recruiting on...
Proactive Global
Position: Assembly Operative. Location: St Albans. Salary: £13.00ph - £14.56ph. Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week -...
Adecco
Assembly Operatives Wanted. 📍 Based in Coventry. 💷 £12.71 per hour. ⏰ Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm. 🎉 EARLY...
AMJ Recruitment Group
AMJ Recruitment are recruiting for an Experienced Assembly Operative, based at our well established Manufacturing Client based in...
The Best Connection
We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Assembly Operative to join our clients growing production team in Brough....
ASL Recruitment Ltd
They are currently looking for an Assembly Operative to join their busy and hardworking team. The ideal Assembly Operative will...
ASL Recruitment Ltd
They are currently looking for an Assembly Operative to join their busy and hardworking team in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex....
Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd
This position requires a high level of manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow precise assembly...
Aspired Talent Ltd
Assembly Operative – Radcliffe. £12.75 per hour | Day shift | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm. Aspired Talent are recruiting...
Adecco
Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment, including assembly and testing? Are you looking for a...
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