Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative | Shepshed, Leicestershire £14.00–£18.00 per hour | Temporary – initially 4–6 weeks Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:30pm | ASAP Start The Role We are looking for a practical, hands-on Assembly Operative to join a busy production team in Shepshed, Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in assembly, fabrication or workshop-based work who is confident using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery. The role is initially for 4–6 weeks to support a busy period, although there is potential for ongoing agency work for the right person. You will be helping to manufacture and assemble aluminium products used within the working-at-height and safety industry, including guardrails, gantry ladders, access equipment and safety system components. Responsibilities As an Assembly Operative, your duties will include: * Cutting and preparing aluminium components * Drilling holes accurately into aluminium plates and sections * Operating pillar drills and workshop saws * Using hand tools, drills, spanners and other power tools * Assembling aluminium safety and access products * Following measurements, drawings and production instructions * Carrying out general fabrication and assembly work * Checking finished components for quality and accuracy * Keeping the workshop and work area clean and organised * Working closely with the wider production team to meet deadlines Requirements We are looking for someone who: * Has previous assembly, fabrication, manufacturing or workshop experience * Is confident using hand and power tools * Has experience using drills, pillar drills, saws or similar workshop machinery * Is practically minded and comfortable working with measurements * Can work accurately and safely without constant supervision * Has a good attitude and is reliable * Is comfortable carrying out repetitive, hands-on production work * Can travel reliably to Shepshed for an 8:00am start No welding experience is required for this position. Product-specific training will be provided. Why Join? * £17.00–£18.00 per hour * Monday to Friday working * Regular daytime hours * Immediate start available * 4–6 weeks of initial work * Potential for longer-term agency work depending on workload and performance * Opportunity to join an established team manufacturing specialist safety products How to Apply If you are an experienced Assembly Operative based within travelling distance of Shepshed, Leicestershire, apply via CV-Library today for immediate consideration