Production and Assembly Operative

AWD onlineHeathrowreedpublished 08/18/2026
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We have a great opportunity for someone with previous light production or hands-on assembly experience to join a manufacturing team, working on evening shifts within a busy production environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Assembly Line Operative, Production Worker, Light Assembly Operative, Manufacturing Assistant, Workshop Operative

SALARY: £13.28 per hour + £750 per month shift allowance LOCATION: Heathrow, West London – Fully site-based JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Evening Shift - 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm and Friday 1pm to 7pm

JOB OVERVIEW This is a great opportunity for an Assembly Operative to join the company’s production team and take on a varied, practical role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As an Assembly Operative you will work on the assembly line producing products to specific measurements, calculations, drawings or instructions, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and safety. The Assembly Operative will also inspect products for faults or defects, report issues to the Assembly Shift Team Leader and help ensure production operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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DUTIES Your duties as the Assembly Operative include: Assembly Line Production: Produce products based on specific measurements, calculations, drawings or instructions under supervision Packing and Materials Handling: Pack boxes, load and unload materials and finished goods, and follow safety protocols at all times Quality Inspection: Inspect assembled products for faults, defects or imperfections before they move through the production process Issue Reporting: Report incidents, faulty operations or product imperfections to the Assembly Shift Team Leader Safety and Efficiency: Follow established safety and efficiency procedures to help ensure smooth production operations Team Working: Work individually and as part of a team to support production plans and daily output requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience in light production and hands-on assembly work Familiar with working to a production plan Able to work individually and as part of a team Attentive to detail and able to take pride in producing quality work Able to understand and follow instructions Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Able to use your own initiative when completing tasks Good knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations CNC experience is desirable A forklift licence would be an advantage, but is not essential A solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures would be an advantage, but is not essential

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