Assembly Operative

What’s in it for you Temporary to Permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business Day shift £12.81/hour / Back shift £14.73/ hour Location: Hexham Opportunity to work within a modern,…

Pay rate £12.81 – £14.73/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 September 2026

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What’s in it for you

Temporary to Permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business

Day shift £12.81/hour / Back shift £14.73/ hour

Location: Hexham

Opportunity to work within a modern, automated manufacturing environment

Full training and support provided

Work as part of a supportive production team

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process development

Structured production environment with clear procedures and safety standards

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within automated manufacturing

Shift Pattern:

Day shift: Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:15 / Friday 07:00 – 15:00

Late shift Monday to Thursday 13:45 – 21:30 / Friday 12:30 – 21:30

The Business

Our client is an established manufacturing business operating within a modern clean room production environment, with a strong focus on automation, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Due to continued growth and investment in their manufacturing operations, they are looking to appoint a Assembly Operatives to join their production

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience.

The Role

Assemble components and finished products in line with production specifications and work instructions.

Operate and monitor assembly machinery and production equipment safely and efficiently.

Carry out injection moulding production within a clean room environment,

Following strict hygiene, contamination-control and safety procedures.

Work with small components, ensuring accuracy, consistency and attention to detail throughout the assembly process.

Load raw materials and components into machinery and production stations.

Inspect components and finished products for defects, damage or quality issues.

Complete visual quality checks to ensure products meet required standards and specifications.

Follow detailed assembly instructions, drawings and standard operating procedures.

Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in accordance with clean room requirements.

Wear appropriate PPE and follow all clean room protocols and procedures.

Record production information, quality checks and any issues accurately.

Identify and report faulty components, machinery issues or quality concerns to the relevant supervisor.

Meet daily production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

Work effectively as part of a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Demonstrate flexibility across different production and assembly areas as required.

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a manufacturing, production or assembly environment and be confident working around machinery and production equipment.

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced within a manufacturing or production environment

Confident following detailed procedures and production instructions

A strong problem solver with a practical, hands-on approach

Highly attentive to detail, particularly when carrying out quality checks

A good communicator who works well as part of a team

Reliable, conscientious and committed to achieving production targets

Safety-conscious with a good understanding of the importance of quality and workplace safety

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment

Previous experience working within injection moulding environments or robotic manufacturing equipment would be advantageous, but full training will be provided to the right candidate.

To Apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a modern manufacturing environment and have a practical, mechanically minded approach, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact the Westray Industrial Team on (phone number removed) for more information

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