Assembly Operative

ADS Laser Cutting is a full-service metalwork specialist, offering laser cutting, folding, fabrication, finishing, and assembly services. We provide bespoke to volume sheet metal solutions for customers across engineering, transport, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries.

Operating from an 87,000 sq. ft facility and employing over 100 people, ADS combines modern equipment with robust processes and experienced teams to deliver consistent quality, lead times, and service. Our work is trusted by major organisations across all industries.

ADS is a family owned business that has grown year on year through continued investment in technology, systems, and people. This provides a stable, well supported platform for sales activity and long term customer development.

We are looking to appoint an Assembly Operative 

The Assembly Operative is responsible for assembling components for a variety of products. The goal is to ensure the effective and efficient build of products and the on-time delivery of quality items to customers, adhering to company processes, standards, and operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and other manufacturing instructions to assemble products according to design specifications.


• Identify and pick the correct parts required


• Assembly of components and products to drawing and quality specifications outlined in the job pack


• Utilise a variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialised equipment to perform assembly tasks, such as drilling, riveting, and fastening components together.


• Inspect and test components and finished products to ensure that they meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.


• Identify and report any defects or issues with components or products and work with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve them


• Meet daily and weekly targets and report progress daily to your line manager


• Carry out work with a focus on high quality output


• Consistently keep work areas organised, clean, and conducive to productive operations.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Assembly build work experience is desirable.


• Ability to understand and read engineering drawings is desirable.


• Experience with hand-powered tools is desirable.

• Precision and Accuracy: Delivers high production output with minimal waste through meticulous work.

• Manual Dexterity: Skilled in using machinery, hand tools, and handling small components with ease.


• Self-motivated and focused, with a flexible attitude.


• Good attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy and a commitment to quality.


• Ability to work independently and use initiative to problem-solve.


• Strong communication, team-working, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Hourly rate £13 - £15 per hour DOE


• Life assurance.


• Above statutory holiday entitlement with additional service linked holiday.


• 40 hour working week
  


• Onsite gym.


• Pension scheme.


• Commitment to investing in training and development.


• Company provided workwear and PPE.


• Onsite parking.


• Staff canteen.


• Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this position.

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES