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Assembly Operative

Fortis Recruitment Solutions
Sherborne St John · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£13.93 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Sherborne St John, Hampshire
Category
Engineering
My client, a leading manufacturing company based in Basingstoke is looking to recruit an Assembly Operative on a full time, temp-perm basis (over a 12 week period). After the 12 weeks, the role will become permanent. Candidates must have a background within Assembly (Mechanical or Electrical) and be used to working with small scale components. The role involves assembly, service and repair of electrical/mechanical components and sub-assemblies on a small scale. Main duties: * Assembly electrical/mechanical components including pneumatics and hydraulics using drawings and work instructions. * Self-inspection and testing. * Final inspection of finished goods with a strong commitment to quality * Pick parts and kits required to carry out tasks. * Determination of service level required and to undertake service as per agreed schedule(s). * Determination of repairs required and to undertake as per the return request. * Acquisition of spare parts as required for repair technicians. * Creation of requests to return product to customer, stock, service stock or for scrap. * Liaise with NPD in the development of new products for Assembly, Service and Repairs requirements. Experience: * Have assembly experience (ideally mechanical). * Have good attention to detail. * Ability to read and interpret work instructions / drawings. * Able to use manual hand tools. * Ability to prioritize and manage own workflow. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 07.30 – 16.30 and 07.30 – 12.30 on Fridays covering a total of 39 hours per week. Hourly rate of £13.93 per hour is on offer for the right candidate after a successful interview. Please submit your CV today for immediate consideration and interview. GDPR: In line with the GDPR legislations by applying to this vacancy you are agreeing that Fortis Recruitment Solutions can hold/store your data and contact you in regards to this vacancy, or any other suitable vacancies that arise. If you have any concerns/questions in regards to your data and how it is used/stored please refer to our privacy policy page on our website – Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited. You also have the right to remove your data/cv we hold by visiting our website. (Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited)
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