Assembly Operative Job Hereford area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

Electrical Assembly Operative

Location: Hereford
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, between 8:00am and 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary initially until 21st December 2026, with the potential to extend or become permanent
Working Pattern: On-site

Are you practical, hands-on and confident carrying out detailed assembly work? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Hewett Recruitment is currently looking for an Assembly Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Hereford
.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in assembly, production, manufacturing, wiring or other detailed hands-on work. Previous electrical assembly experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. Candidates with good manual dexterity, a keen eye for detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately are also encouraged to apply.

Duties will include:

Carrying out detailed assembly of components and parts
Installing wiring, connectors and electrical components
Stripping, soldering, crimping and heat-shrinking electrical terminations
Working accurately from manufacturing orders, diagrams and work instructions
Following specified assembly sequences and manufacturing processes
Carrying out quality checks on completed components
Completing basic continuity and functional checks where required
Identifying and reporting defects or quality issues before components progress further
Working closely with the wider production team to maintain an efficient workflow
Maintaining high standards of workmanship within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ensuring work is completed accurately and within required production deadlines

What we are looking for:

Good manual dexterity and steady hands for detailed assembly work
Excellent attention to detail
A practical, hands-on approach
Ability to follow written manufacturing and assembly instructions accurately
Comfortable following diagrams and technical instructions
Comfortable carrying out repetitive, detailed bench-based work
Ability to work to deadlines without compromising quality
Reliable and punctual approach to work
Based in, or able to reliably commute to,
Hereford

Desirable experience:

Previous experience within any of the following would be advantageous, although not essential:

Production or manufacturing assembly
Electrical or electronic assembly
Wiring or cable assembly
Soldering and crimping
Precision or small-component assembly
Reading wiring diagrams or technical drawings
Using basic testing or measuring equipment
Working within a quality-controlled manufacturing environment
Manufacturing, electrical or engineering qualifications

If you are a practical, reliable and detail-focused individual with experience in assembly, production, manufacturing, wiring or another hands-on environment
, we would be keen to hear from you.