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Manufacturing Operative

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LA, England, UK
Listing for: Quest Employment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-19
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.71 GBP Hourly GBP 12.71 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative

Location:

Northampton
Pay Rate:  £12.71 per hour

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

Hours:

Up to 40 hours per week
Overtime:  Paid at x1.5
Bonus:  £150 skills and productivity bonus

Contract:

Full-time | Ongoing opportunity
Manufacturing Operative Required - Northampton
Quest Employment are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative to join our clients production team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing, engineering or automotive experience who enjoys hands-on work and can use their own initiative. The ideal candidate will be practical, detail-focused and confident suggesting new ideas to help improve the team and production process.

The Role
As a Manufacturing Operative / Assembly Operative, your duties may include:
Operating hand tools and power tools to assemble products

Assembling products accurately to required specifications

Following detailed instructions, blueprints and technical drawings

Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy

Checking work meets required standards

Troubleshooting and resolving issues during the manufacturing process

Supporting production targets in a fast-paced environment

Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area

Working safely and following all health and safety procedures

Working independently and as part of a team

Using your own initiative and suggesting ideas where improvements can be made

What Were Looking For
We are looking for candidates who:
Have previous manufacturing or engineering experience

Have previous automotive industry experience, desirable

Are confident using hand tools and power tools

Can read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings

Have strong attention to detail and accuracy

Can follow instructions carefully

Have good communication skills

Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Are reliable, punctual and hardworking

Are proactive and happy to bring new ideas to the team

Enjoy working in a busy manufacturing environment

Whats in it for you?

£12.71 per hour

Monday to Friday working pattern

6:00am - 2:30pm shift

Up to 40 hours per week

Overtime paid at x1.5

£150 skills and productivity bonus

Opportunity to work within a manufacturing and engineering environment

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Support from Quest Employment throughout the process

Apply Today
If you have previous manufacturing, engineering, assembly or automotive experience and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
A member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.
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