Machine Manufacturing Operative

Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Salary: Negotiable
Working Hours: Full Time
Length of Employment: Temporary
Reference: PS0126SO
Vacancy First Advertised: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Vacancy Closes: Thursday 3rd September 2026

Job description

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Machine Manufacturing Operative to join their team based in Norwich on a full-time, temporary basis.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the assembly, manufacture and test of Electrical and Mechanical products to agreed quality standards using approved methods and procedures
  • Working to production schedules and targets to ensure timely output
  • Assemble and test all products, electrical, mechanical or electro/mechanical as required by the demands identified via the production control works orders.
  • Work as part of a flexible team using approved methods of assembly and test to produce products.
  • Process orders in line with Master Production Schedule/Work to List
  • Complete sub-assembly and spares work orders as per requested date
  • Maintain quality standards and associated reporting procedures
  • Be proactive in the development of existing and new products and quality standards
  • Maintain accurate information systems as specified by the Manufacturing Manager
  • Provide assistance to other departments and personnel as required
  • Liaise with quality department, discussing all relevant issues inc drawing changes, BOM updates and manufacturing improvements
  • Collective responsibility for tooling and work methods within the department
  • Maintain good order of the company property and general housekeeping
  • To abide by all statutory requirements including those relating to COSHH and health and safety.
  • To ensure you read, understand and fulfil your responsibilities under the Company’s equal opportunities policy in place from time to time
  • To adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures in place from time to time including those relating to HR and health and safety
  • Work within the department, or as part of cross functional teams to implement continuous improvement working towards World Class Manufacturing
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Manufacturing Manager

Person Specification:

  • Basic maths, literacy and ability to read a basic engineering drawing
  • Use of basic hand tools and assembly techniques
  • Able to accurately follow build procedures, engineering drawings
  • Two years in a mechanical/electrical sub-assembly environment (desirable)
  • Works well within a small team
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to a wide range of tasks and willingness to learn

Working Hours:

  • 38 Hours per week
  • Monday – Friday
  • Core hours 08:00-16:30
  • Earlier finish on Fridays

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