Assembly Operative
Winner Recruitment · Barnsley, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 30 Oct 2026.
Assembly Operative – Engineering Manufacturing Location: Wombwell, Barnsley (S73) Pay Rate: From £12.71 per hour (rising to £17.18 per hour depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Shift: Monday-Friday rotating shifts (Days / Afters) The Opportunity Winner Recruitment is currently recruiting for Assembly Operatives to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Wombwell, Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environments. Full training and development opportunities are available for the right person. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling finished products and machinery components to a high standard, working from engineering drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures. The Role Carry out assembly operations to meet quality and production standards
- Assemble finished machines, components, and mechanical systems
- Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Work from engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Fit and align components accurately
- Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process
- Maintain accurate production records
- Keep the working area clean and organised
- Follow all health & safety procedures
- Support continuous improvement activities
- Candidate Requirements Previous assembly, manufacturing, or engineering experience desirable
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Comfortable using hand tools and power tools
- Ability to follow instructions and technical drawings
- Good attention to detail and quality focus
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- FLT licence (training available)
- Engineering assembly experience
- Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment
- Package Starting rate from £12.71 per hour
- Pay progression available based on skills and experience
- Permanent position
- Monday-Friday rotating shifts (Days / Afters)
- Overtime opportunities
- Training and development provided
- Long-term career progression opportunities
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