Assembly Operator

Assembly Operator Location: Gateshead Rate of Pay: £13.01 - £13.89 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday 07.30 – 16.00 Tuesday to Thursday 07.45 – 16.00 and Friday 07.45 – 15.00. Full-time, permanent opportunity. An established and growing manufacturing business is looking to recruit an Assembly Operator to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing high-quality products, and wants to join a supportive and professional working environment. The Role As an Assembly Operator, you will be responsible for the construction and assembly of a wide range of products, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard. Your duties will include: * Constructing and assembling a variety of products from technical drawings. * Using a range of hand and power tools, including table saws and wall saws. * Reading and interpreting engineering or production drawings. * Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished products meet specification. * Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area. What We're Looking For * Previous assembly or manufacturing experience. Experience using hand tools and workshop machinery such as table saws and wall saws (desirable). * The ability to read and interpret technical drawings (advantageous). * Excellent manual dexterity and practical skills. * Strong attention to detail. * Good numeracy and literacy skills. * Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. If you're looking for your next opportunity in manufacturing and enjoy working with your hands to produce high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you. Click “apply” and submit a copy of your up to date CV