Role: Assembly Operative Start Date: Immediate Start Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 16:00 Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Pay: 12.21 - 13.00+ p/hour (DOE) + overtime at enhanced rates Contract: Permanent, subject to a successful 3-month probation periodOVERTIME REGULARLY AVAILABLE AT ENHANCED RATES OF PAY!We are looking for a Valve Assembly Operative to join a thriving, fast-paced manufacturing team in Bury St Edmunds. This hands-on role involves assembling, testing, and inspecting valves to meet strict quality, safety, and performance standards, following engineering specifications and work instructions closely.Duties:Assemble valve components accurately using hand tools, fixtures, and technical drawingsCarry out pressure, functional, and leak testing as requiredInspect parts and finished valves to quality standardsRecord build and test data accuratelyMaintain a clean, safe, and organised work areaIdentify and report defects, issues, or improvement opportunitiesSkills and Requirements:Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on assembly experienceAbility to read and work from engineering drawings and instructionsExperience with hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly fixturesAttention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerancesKnowledge of quality standards, safe working practices, and basic problem-solvingReliable, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, team environmentPhysically fit for standing, moving, and manual handling tasksThe company offers ..... full job details .....