Assembly Operative

Location:

Worcester (WR4) – Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£13.68 – 13.68 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Manufacturing

Advertiser:

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132748726

Posted On:

05 March 2026

About the Job

The Company

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.

Mazak’s Spindle Service Centre (SSC) is a dedicated resource that maximises Spindle performance for their customers.

The department is looking to invest in capacity to align production with the increased demand for SSC-repaired spindles.

The successful candidate will be part of the Spindle Strip & Wash team based at the PDC site, working together to achieve targets set by the area team leader.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

* Transport between the PDC, the SSC main site, and external suppliers.
* The loading of goods in and goods out
* To book in spindles using SSC database
* Strip down returned broken spindles.
* Clean parts using approved methods.
* Test spindle stators to check if they are good to reuse.
* Inspect stripped parts to determine if they can be reused.
* Follow health & safety guidelines.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

* UK Driving licence
* Computer literate using the SSC database and Microsoft software.
* Self-motivated and organised with the ability to plan.
* Good communication skills and attention to detail.
* Keen to learn new skills and transfer knowledge within the team, always acting as a team player.
* Has a problem-solving mindset.
* Flexible for overtime when required to meet the production target.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work with or without supervision.

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

* Experience in the SSC database.
* Experience in dismantling and cleaning spindles safely.
* Experience in forklift operation.
* Experience in motor testing
* Experience in parts inspection and re-ordering.
* Apprentice trained.

The Reward

The successful candidate can also expect the following:

* Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company,
* Excellent career potential,
* 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
* X2 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes,
* Aviva Pension,
* Free Uniform,
* Free Parking,
* Subsidised Restaurant on site,
* Working hours are 08:15am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

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