Location
Hounslow
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/01/2026
Closing date
11/02/2026
Assembly Operative sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.
This is a permanent role, 39 hours per week Monday to Friday, based at their production facility in Hounslow, London.
The Role:
As an Assembly Operative, you will join the team responsible for the production of the company’s tambour door range. Your duties will include:
- Working on the assembly line and producing our products based on specific measurements, calculations, drawings or instructions under the supervision of a Level 2 Assembly Operative or Supervisor
- Packing boxes, loading and unloading materials and finished goods and adhering to safety protocols
- Inspecting assembled products for any faults or defects
- Reporting incidents, faulty operations, or product imperfections on the assembly line to Supervisor/Production & Site Manager
- Following established safety and efficiency procedures to ensure that operations run smoothly
Assembly Operative Person Specification:
- Previous experience in a similar Assembly Operative role
- Good knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations
- A forklift licence would be an advantage, but not essential
- A solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures would be an advantage, but not essential
- An ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics would be an advantage, but not essential
- The ability to lift heavy pieces of equipment (within safety guidelines)
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Takes pride in your work
- The ability to understand and receive instructions
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative
Benefits:
- £12.77 per hour (£25,897.56 per annum)
- Horus of work 8am – 5pm
- Early Friday finish 1pm
- 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
- Time off in lieu
- Pension scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing
- Annual Occupational Health screenings
- Option to buy and sell holiday
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long service awards
- Company rewards platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Internal training academy
- Access to external training and supported education
- Social culture and events
Assembly Operative
Hounslow, London
£12.77 per hour + benefits