Assembly Operative

Sudbury · £13.45/hour · Temporary · Posted 28 October 2026

Assembly Operative – Early Shift – Just Temps is currently recruiting for multiple Assembly Operatives to join our client based in Sudbury, Suffolk, working within a busy and innovative manufacturing environment. This…

Pay rate £13.45/hour
Job type Temporary
Location Sudbury
Posted 28 October 2026

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Assembly Operative – Early Shift – Just Temps is currently recruiting for multiple Assembly Operatives to join our client based in Sudbury, Suffolk, working within a busy and innovative manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing, working for a company whose innovative technology makes a real difference to people’s lives. Full training will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for candidates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn!

Why work with Just Temps

We have over 40 years of experience supporting businesses with temporary and temp-to-perm roles. Over the last 12 months, we have placed over 200 candidates into permanent positions!

We offer fantastic benefits and these include:

Holiday pay on each hour worked
Pension after a qualifying period
Access to employee rewards with 1,400 offers, including retail discounts, cashback, phone savings, discounted fitness membership + more!

About the Role:

You will be working as part of a busy manufacturing team, responsible for assembling components, testing finished products and carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.

We have multiple positions available on the early shift, offering consistent working hours.

Working Hours – Early Shift:

Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Friday: 6:00am – 12:30pm

The starting pay rate is £13.45 per hour.

Key Duties will include:

Assembling parts, products and components accurately to specification
Testing finished products to ensure functionality and quality
Carrying out quality checks and identifying any defects or discrepancies
Using hand tools and equipment to complete precise assembly tasks
Using computers to input information, follow instructions and update production records
Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets
Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
Following all health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements:

No previous assembly or manufacturing experience is required – full training will be provided
Must be confident using a computer and have basic computer skills – essential
Must be able to provide a full 5-year referencing history prior to starting – essential
Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle – essential
Immediately available or able to start at short notice
Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete 5 years of referencing checks before being placed into the role.

If you have the relevant skills and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Keywords: Assembly Operative, Production Operative, Assembly Technician, Manufacturing, Production, Quality Control, Early Shift, Sudbury, Suffolk

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