Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative Location: Coventry Salary: £18.27 per hour (£39,000 per annum once permanent) Contract Type: 12-Week Temp to Perm Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm Empowered Personnel are recruiting…

Pay rate £18.27 – £18.75/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 9 September 2026

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Assembly Operative

Location: Coventry
Salary: £18.27 per hour (£39,000 per annum once permanent)
Contract Type: 12-Week Temp to Perm
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Empowered Personnel are recruiting for an experienced Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based in Coventry. This is a physically demanding and varied role, offering the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
Working as part of a small production team, you will play a key role in the assembly, finishing and preparation of bespoke products, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience working as an Assembly Operative within a manufacturing or assembly environment is
essential. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
• Must be physically fit and capable of safely lifting and handling heavy or bulky materials throughout the working
day.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is desirable.
• Confident using hand and air tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Good problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a small team.
• Adaptable and able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling, lifting and assembling heavy materials and products.
• Preparing, packing and palletising orders for despatch.
• Carrying out visual inspections and quality checks on components and finished products.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels in line with production requirements.
• Using hand and air tools, including paint guns, grinders and impact drivers.
• Reporting any faults or defects with products, tools or machinery to management.
• Assisting colleagues across various stages of the production process as required.
• Carrying out general production duties as required.

What's on Offer?

• £18.27 per hour, increasing to £39,000 per annum once permanent.
• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends.
• Genuine 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Full-time, ongoing work with a well-established manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are an experienced Assembly Operative who meets the above requirements and is looking for a long-term opportunity with an excellent rate of pay, we'd love to hear from you.

Please call Empowered Personnel on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) to apply

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