Assembly Operative
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Production QC/QA, Electronics Assembler, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Are you an experienced Assembler, Production Technician or Manufacturing Operative with a good eye for detail and a hands‑on approach?
Would you like to join an established engineering and manufacturing business where quality is at the heart of everything they do?
We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in Fareham who are looking for an Assembler to join their Test Department on a permanent day shift.
Offering a salary of £29,000 per annum
, this is a great opportunity for someone with practical assembly experience who enjoys working within a quality-focused engineering environment.
As an Assembler within the Test Department
, you'll be responsible for assembling components and products ready for testing, ensuring everything is completed accurately and to the required quality standards.
You will work closely with colleagues across Test, Production and Quality, following engineering instructions and established processes to ensure products are assembled correctly and ready for the next stage of manufacture.
This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail, quality and following processes accurately are essential.
Key responsibilities- Assemble components and products in accordance with engineering and manufacturing instructions
- Prepare products and assemblies for testing
- Carry out mechanical assembly using a variety of hand tools and equipment
- Read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions and manufacturing documentation
- Ensure components are assembled correctly and to the required specification
- Carry out basic visual and dimensional checks
- Identify and report defects or issues during the assembly process
- Complete relevant production and quality documentation accurately
- Work closely with Test, Production and Quality teams
- Maintain excellent standards of quality and workmanship
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
We're Looking For Someone Who Ideally Has
- Previous assembly or manufacturing experience
- Experience with in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment
- Good practical and mechanical skills
- Confidence using hand tools
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures
- Good attention to detail
- A quality‑focused approach to work
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Experience working from engineering drawings or technical instructions would be particularly beneficial.
About YouYou'll be someone who takes pride in doing a job properly and understands the importance of quality within a manufacturing environment.
You'll Be- Practical and hands‑on
- Reliable and hardworking
- Methodical and organised
- Detail-focused
- Quality conscious
- Comfortable carrying out repetitive precision work
- A strong team player
- Willing to learn new skills and processes
Position: Assembler – Test Department
Location: Fareham
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Shift:
Days
Contract: Permanent
Interested?If you're an experienced Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Production Technician, Assembly Operative or Manufacturing Operative looking for a permanent day‑shift position, we'd love to hear from you.
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