Assembly/Warehouse Operative

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9 months ago
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Assembly/Warehouse Operative – Temp to Perm Opportunity | Chesterfield (S41)
We’re on the lookout for a hands-on Assembly Operative to join a growing production team based in Chesterfield. If you're practical, detail-focused, and take pride in precision, this role could be the perfect fit.
 Location: Chesterfield, S41  Working Hours:

Monday to Friday: 3:00pm – 11pm

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week  Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour  Contract Type: Temp to Perm

 Key Responsibilities:

Assemble frames and door components

Install hardware including hinges, locks, and glass

Use hand and power tools to complete the assembly process

Work with composite materials safely and efficiently

Ensure all finished products meet strict quality standards and correct dimensions

Identify and resolve defects during the assembly process

Follow health and safety procedures at all times while operating machinery and handling materials

 Who We're Looking For:

Good practical skills and mechanical awareness

Ability to follow instructions and technical drawings

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience in a similar assembly or manufacturing environment is beneficial but not essential

️ Full training provided and long-term opportunities available for the right candidate.
 Apply Online Today Take the next step in your career and help craft high-quality door products as part of a welcoming team. Let’s build something solid together.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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