Assembly Operator

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ManufacturingNorth-EastCompetitiveContract/Temp

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Job Title: Assembly Operative (Engineering / Manufacturing)
Location: Ferryhill, County Durham
Pay Rate: £14.65 per hour
Hours of Work:

Day Shift (Training / Initial Period): 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Post-Training: Two-shift rotation, Monday to Friday
Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Late Shift: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

Company Overview
Our client is a well-established manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication company based in Ferryhill. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a capable and experienced Assembly Operative to join their production team.
Role Overview
The Assembly Operative will be responsible for assembling mechanical and fabricated components using hand and power tools, working from engineering drawings and assembly instructions to meet quality and production requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Assemble components and sub-assemblies to specification
Use hand and power tools including drills, rivet guns, spanners, torque tools, and similar equipment
Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions
Carry out quality checks during and after assembly
Identify and report faults, missing parts, or build issues
Follow safe working practices and company procedures
Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards
Maintain a clean and organised work area

Skills and Experience (Essential)

Previous experience in a mechanical or manufacturing assembly role
Confident use of hand and power tools (drills, rivet guns, spanners, etc.)
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to work a rotating two-shift pattern following training

Desirable

Experience assembling fabricated or sheet metal components
Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment

What’s on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £14.65 per hour
Initial day-shift training period
Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing business

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Consultant

Molly Thompson

Molly has recently joined Jackson Hogg as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, bringing over three years of experience in temporary recruitment. Specialising in the industrial sector, she is passionate about connecting skilled professionals with the right opportunities and supporting businesses in finding the talent they need to succeed. Molly takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, delivering a personalised and professional recruitment service. In her spare time she loves watching football, going on muddy walks with her 2 dogs and cooking.

Senior Temporary Consultant - Industrial

07915232964

molly.thompson@jacksonhogg.com

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