Assembly Operative - Actuators

Exciting opportunity for an Assembly Operative to join our manufacturing client in South Molton to support their team in the actuator assembly department.    Job Title: Assembly Operative Job Type: Full Time; Temporary…

Pay rate £12.87 – £13/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 September 2026

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Exciting opportunity for an Assembly Operative to join our manufacturing client in South Molton to support their team in the actuator assembly department. 
 
Job Title: Assembly Operative
Job Type: Full Time; Temporary Ongoing
Location: South Molton
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 4:45pm & Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm (can progress to rotating shifts)
Pay: per hour + Shift Allowance
Rotating Shifts: Mon - Thurs 6AM - 2PM & Friday 6AM - 11AM (15% shift premium)
Mon - Thurs 2PM - 10PM & Friday 11AM - 4PM (25% shift premium)
 
About our client:
This is a power management company doing business in more than 175 countries. Their energy-efficient products and services help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.
 
About the Assembly Operative role:
To assemble actuators in line with the company procedures utilising EBS tools and processes. To assemble mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies and top-level components and test in line with procedures.
 
Responsibilities of the Assembly Operative:

Responsible for making yourself aware of the Health and Safety requirements for the role and department.
Demonstrating full commitment to the company's Lean system, including application of the 5S tools
Adherence to standard operating procedures and SOPs applicable to the role.
Responsible for making yourself aware of H&S in the area.
IPC 610/620 soldering
Maintain accurate records
Reporting of Health & safety issues (accident reporting and near miss/observation reporting)
Demonstrate teamwork
Adherence to engineering drawings and work card instructions.
Adherence to quality standards applicable to all parts and processes.
Meet the production times as stated on the job cards
Demonstrate flexibility to meet business requirements
Work as part of a team to meet departmental targets Requirements of the Assembly Operative:

Some previous assembly experience (although full training will be given)
Soldering experience
Eye site testing / not colour blind
Dexterous
Attention to detail Benefits for the Assembly Operative:

On site free parking
Subsidised canteen
28 days Holiday (including BH)
Opportunity to go permanent
Immediate Starts
Training Opportunities
Accessible via public transport from Barnstaple & Tiverton If you have a background in manufacturing, mechanical or electronic assembly, or have a hobby where you developed good dexterity, we'd be happy to have a chat with you, apply below!
 
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