Assembly Operative

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions · Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Assembly Operative at Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, paying £13.45 - £16.31 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£13.45 - £16.31 per hour
Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Sector
Assembly

9% below the typical rate for assembly

Reference https://www.profoundrecruitment.com/job/assembly-operative/

About the role

Pro-Found Recruitment are looking for a number of Assembly Operatives for our client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72.

Assembly Operative Benefits:

Static shifts available:

  • Day Shift – Monday to Thursday 07:00am – 15:30pm & Friday 07:00am – 14:30pm OR Late Shift: Monday to Thursday 4pm to Midnight & Fridays 3pm to 10pm
  • Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly
  • Start dates: ASAP – please do not apply if you have a holiday booked in the first 12 weeks of the start date as this is the crucial training period
  • Pay Rates: £13.45 to £16.31 per hour depending on the shift – all rates include an attendance bonus based on 39 hours worked each week
  • Contract: Temporary to Permanent after approx. 12 weeks based on performance, attendance and client requirement
  • Location: Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S75

Assembly Operative Duties:

  • Assembling cabinets
  • Working on assembly / production bench/lines
  • Quality checking of materials and finished products
  • Packing and taping items
  • Working with wood
  • Following instructions
  • General Housekeeping
  • Working on your own and as part of a team
  • Minimum daily requirements (production targets)

Assembly Operative Criteria:

  • Previous assembly/manufacturing experience – essential
  • Experience of operating and using hand tools – essential
  • Experience of joinery/carpentry preferred but not essential
  • Hard working, reliable and punctual
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skills
  • Willingness to work in other departments and job roles

**Please note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties**

Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.

Reference: https://www.profoundrecruitment.com/job/assembly-operative/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions

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