Assembly / Warehouse Operative

Assembly / Warehouse Operative - Immediate Start Job Type: Full-Time Position: Temporary to Permanent Hours:Day Shift / Must be Flexible Pay Rate: Starting at NMW Location: Denton About the Role We are looking for a…

Pay rate £12.71 – £12.94/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 September 2026

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Assembly / Warehouse Operative - Immediate Start

Job Type: Full-Time
Position: Temporary to Permanent
Hours:Day Shift / Must be Flexible
Pay Rate: Starting at NMW
Location: Denton

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Assembly / Warehouse Operative to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

The role will involve a combination of order picking, stock handling, preparing components and basic assembly work. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position who is happy to get stuck in and support different areas of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

* Pick and prepare products, components and materials from warehouse locations.

* Accurately pick orders against picking lists and instructions.

* Check product codes, quantities and specifications before dispatch or assembly.

* Carry out basic assembly of products and components.

* Use hand tools and basic equipment where required.

* Follow assembly instructions and production specifications.

* Ensure assembled products meet required quality standards.

* Pack completed products safely and securely.

* Label and prepare goods for dispatch.

* Move stock and materials around the warehouse safely.

* Load and unload deliveries when required.

* Maintain accurate stock and picking records.

* Carry out stock checks and report discrepancies.

* Keep the warehouse and assembly areas clean, tidy and organised.

* Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

* Support the wider production and warehouse teams as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience in assembly, warehouse, picking, production or manufacturing.

Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience working from picking lists, instructions or specifications.

Good understanding of product codes and stock identification.

Ability to carry out repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.

Good manual dexterity and practical ability.

Comfortable using basic hand tools.

Ability to work at pace and meet deadlines.

A reliable and hardworking attitude.

Good Health & Safety awareness.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

Reliable and punctual

Hardworking and proactive

Practical and hands-on

Accurate and detail-focused

Comfortable working in a busy environment

A good team player

Willing to learn new skills and processes

Flexible and happy to support different areas of the business

Committed to producing high-quality work

Temporary to Permanent

This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills across both warehouse and assembly operations and become an important part of the wider team.

If you're reliable, practical and looking for a long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you

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