Assembly - AMS

Assembly Operative

Pay:

AM Shift: £12.71 per hour
PM Shift: £13.31 per hour

Location:

Round Spinney, Northampton (NN3)

Barker Ross is recruiting Assembly Operatives for a fantastic opportunity with our client in Northampton. This is an excellent role for individuals looking for stable, long‑term work with the potential to become permanent after a successful period. Full training is provided, making it suitable for both experienced candidates and those looking to build a career in manufacturing.

• AM Shift – Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 12:00
  Friday: 06:00 – 13:00
• PM Shift – Monday to Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00
  Friday: 13:00 – 20:00

• Competitive hourly pay: £12.71 (AM) / £13.31 (PM)
• Paid breaks
• On‑site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Full training provided
• Supportive, team‑focused working environment
• Long‑term temp‑to‑perm opportunity

In this role, you will be working in a busy production and manufacturing environment where attention to detail and consistency are key. You will be responsible for assembling small to medium‑sized components to a high standard, ensuring all products meet strict quality requirements. You will work at a designated workstation, following clear step‑by‑step instructions and production guidelines. The work is repetitive but requires focus, accuracy, and care to ensure all items are assembled correctly and meet customer expectations.

Daily duties will involve handling small parts, checking them for defects, fitting components together, and preparing finished items for the next stage of production or dispatch. You will also be required to carry out basic quality checks throughout the process to ensure standards are consistently maintained.

Once trained, you will be expected to work independently while still being part of a supportive production team. You will need to maintain productivity targets while ensuring quality is never compromised.

• Assemble small parts accurately and efficiently
• Work from clear instructions and production guidelines
• Carry out visual quality checks on components
• Identify and report any defects or issues
• Maintain consistent production output
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment
• Follow all health & safety procedures

• Strong attention to detail
• Good hand‑eye coordination and dexterity
• Good eyesight for small components
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Previous assembly or production experience is an advantage but not essential

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.