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Assembly Operative

Reed Specialist Recruitment

About this role

This is a temporary Assembly Operative role based in Ashford, working Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5:45pm and finishing at 4:15pm on Friday. The position involves operating tools such as hammers, drills and powered nail guns to assemble products, along with manual handling and heavy lifting, so physical fitness is essential. You should be comfortable with physical, hands-on work and able to lift up to 25kg. Previous experience in machinery, assembly, production, woodworking or general labouring is advantageous. Safety boots and hi-vis clothing are required.

Job Description

Job Title: Assembly Operative
Location: Outskirts of Ashford (own transport required due to location)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: -13.60, plus overtime available paid at higher rates!
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am-5:45pm, finishing at 4:15pm on Friday

Role Overview:
We are seeking an Assembly Operative to join our client's team. In this role, you will be operating tools to assembly products together. This position involves manual handling and heavy lifting, so physical fitness is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating tools such as hammers, drills and powered nail guns to assembly products.

What We're Looking For:

  • Comfortable with physical, hands-on work and able to lift up to 25kg.
  • Previous experience in machinery, assembly, production, woodworking, or general labouring is advantageous.
  • Safety boots and hi-vis clothing are required.

Benefits - working as a temporary PAYE employee through Reed gives you access to an excellent range of benefits, including:

  • 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata).
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Access to low-cost healthcare insurance / Health Cash Plan.
  • Reed Discount Club, giving you savings and special offers with leading retailers, including discounted cinema tickets.
  • Sick pay.
  • Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay, subject to eligibility.
  • Your own dedicated Reed consultant providing support throughout your assignment.
  • Easy online access to timesheets, payslips, holiday requests and pay history.

Interested in the role? Apply today! If not, please check out our website (url removed) to look at other roles available.

*Should your application be successful you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours.*