Assembly Operative

Role: Assembly Operative
Start Date: Immediate Start
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 16:00
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Pay: 12.21 - 13.00+ p/hour (DOE) + overtime at enhanced rates
Contract: Permanent, subject to a successful 3-month probation period

OVERTIME REGULARLY AVAILABLE AT ENHANCED RATES OF PAY!

We are recruiting a Valve Assembly Operative to join a busy, fast-growing manufacturing team in Bury St Edmunds. This hands-on role involves assembling, testing, and inspecting valves to the required quality, safety, and performance standards, working closely with engineering specifications and work instructions.

Duties:

• Assemble valve components accurately using hand tools, fixtures, and technical drawings
• Carry out pressure, functional, and leak testing as required
• Inspect parts and finished valves to quality standards
• Record build and test data accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Identify and report defects, issues, or improvement opportunities

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on assembly experience
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and instructions
• Experience with hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly fixtures
• Attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances
• Knowledge of quality standards, safe working practices, and basic problem-solving
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Physically fit for standing, moving, and manual handling tasks

The company offers on-site parking, is easily accessible via public transport, and provides a supportive environment with regular overtime available.

If this role sounds suitable, please apply today or contact Appointments for more information.