Assembly & Manufacturing Operative (TB1202)

Overview

Reference
TB1202

Salary
£13.18 - £13.18/hour

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Greater Manchester -- Middleton

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
12 February 2026


Job Role – Assembly Operative

Location – Middleton

Rate Of Pay - £13.14 ph

Hours Of Work - Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:30, and 13:00 finish on Fridays

Contract Type – Temp To Perm

Bamford Contract Services is partnering with a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components. With over 100 years of industry experience, our client continues to grow and innovate—making it an exciting time to join their team!

We’re currently helping them find Assembly Operatives/Technicians to join their UK team based in Middleton. If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!


As an Assembly Operative, Your Role Will Involve:

  • Assembling mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies

  • Fitting and mounting components onto sub-assemblies

  • Performing in-process inspections of sub-assemblies using drawings and visual aids

  • Using handheld tools such as verniers, torque wrenches, and the new Cleco system

  • Following industrial-standard drawings and working instructions


We’d Love You to Have:

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment (essential)

  • Previous experience in mechanical assembly

  • Experience with volume assembly processes

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills

  • A positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent work ethic

  • Comfortable using hand tools and interpreting technical diagrams

  • A keen eye for detail—checking your work thoroughly as you go

  • An understanding of tool and process maintenance

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset


What You’ll Get in Return:

  • Competitive pay of £13.14 per hour

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with bonuses once permanent

  • Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:30, and 13:00 finish on Fridays

  • Free on-site parking

  • Access to canteen and kitchen facilities

  • A friendly and supportive working environment

This is an immediate start opportunity, and we’re looking for someone who’s eager to get started. If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply online or by sending your CV to jobs@bamfordcs.co.uk.


Contact information

Natalie Taylor