Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative – Mansfield

Salary: £13.38 per hour / With pay increases as you gain new skills

Hours: Monday – Friday / 7:30am - 16:00pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent after 12 weeks

Looking for a hands‑on role with great pay, full training, and long‑term career prospects?

Join Glenair Mansfield — a global manufacturing leader where precision, teamwork, and quality come first.

Whether you’ve worked in production or assembly before, or you’re great with detailed, hands‑on work (like crafting, model making, or electronics) – we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you:

• Pay increases as you gain new skills
• Up to 32 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Modern, air‑conditioned work areas
• Compressed hours available
• Free parking and on‑site canteen
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Permanent contract after 12 weeks
• Work for a global company that invests in its people

Permanent

Employee Benefits:

• Long service awards
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• “Pay for Skills” – earn more as you learn more
• Clear progression and internal promotion opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Assemble precision components following technical drawings
• Use hand tools and magnification equipment (training provided)
• Carry out quality checks and meet production targets
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace

We’re looking for:

• Excellent attention to detail and steady hands
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to focus and meet deadlines
• Experience in assembly or production (advantageous but not essential)

Perfect for anyone who enjoys precise, hands‑on work – from model builders to crafters or hobbyists.

Important Information:

To progress your application, we’ll need work references from your most recent employment or relevant experience.

If you have previously applied or interviewed with Glenair, please disclose this to the Essential Recruitment team when applying.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an employment business).