Assembly Operative – Cleanroom Environment

Gap Personnel
Darwen, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£13 – £14 pa

Salary

£13 – £14 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Posted
13 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

4-day working week Overtime Rates Long Service Awards 28 days holidays (based on 4-day week) On-site Occupational Health Employee Referral Scheme Life Insurance Cash Plan Benefit Bike2Work Scheme

Please note: The successful candidate MUST have at least 1 year of experience working within a cleanroom environment.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client based in the Blackburn area for an experienced and detail-focused Assembly Operative.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing team within a precision engineering and aerospace environment.

Job Summary

The Assembly Operative will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and packaging of high-precision aerospace components within a controlled cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will work to strict quality standards, ensuring all products meet customer and regulatory requirements while maintaining contamination control procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assemble aerospace components and sub-assemblies in accordance with detailed engineering drawings, technical instructions, and quality procedures.
  • Carry out precision assembly work within a cleanroom environment while adhering to strict contamination control standards.
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes, magnification equipment, and measuring tools where required.
  • Handle delicate materials and components with a high level of care and accuracy.
  • Follow cleanroom gowning procedures and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention protocols at all times.
  • Maintain clean and organised workstations, tools, and assembly equipment in line with cleanroom standards.
  • Identify and report assembly defects, contamination risks, or quality concerns promptly.
  • Work closely with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure products are completed to specification and on schedule.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve assembly efficiency, product quality, and cleanroom processes.
  • Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and company procedures.
Requirements
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working within a cleanroom environment.
  • Previous assembly experience within aerospace, engineering, electronics, medical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Strong manual dexterity and experience handling small, delicate, or precision-engineered components.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in repetitive tasks.
  • Good understanding of contamination control and cleanroom procedures.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Physically capable of standing for extended periods and working in full cleanroom PPE.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience within aerospace manufacturing or precision engineering.
  • Familiarity with quality inspection processes and documentation.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Hours

Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday

07:15am-17:00pm

Benefits:

  • 4-day working week
  • Overtime Rates
  • Long Service Awards
  • 28 days holidays (based on 4-day week)
  • On-site Occupational Health
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cash Plan Benefit
  • Bike2Work Scheme

This role is a permanent position and is CV and an interview-based role.

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