Adecco
Join Our Team – Skilled Assembly Operative Wanted (Chelmsford)
Are you hands-on, detail-focused, and ready to build a career in precision assembly? We're looking for a dedicated Assembly Operative to join our fast-paced, high-quality production team in Chelmsford.
What You'll Be Doing
- Working from production documents, procedures, and assembly drawings
- Building a wide variety of assemblies – no two days are the same
- Using mechanical tools, soldering equipment, and electrical test gear
- Handling fine, delicate work including precise wire crimping
- Operating automated equipment and ensuring calibration standards are met
What We're Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work
- Comfortable handling different types of assembly tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible for overtime when needed
- A team player who works well alongside others
- Good eyesight (not colour blind) for precision tasks
- Confident using lifting equipment and pallet trucks
- Willing to wear PPE and follow safety procedures
- Comfortable working seated or standing as required
Key Skills That Will Make You Shine
- Experience with mechanical assembly tools
- Skilled in fine wire crimping and lead-free soldering
- Confident using electrical test equipment
- IT experience is highly advantageous
- Familiar with automated machinery and equipment calibration
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 6:30am – 3:30pm
- Friday: 6:30am – 12:30pm (early finish)
If you're meticulous, motivated, and ready to be part of a team that values quality and precision, we want to hear from you.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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