Quality Operative
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £13.73 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | DL5 6UP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GEM Partnership |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | GEM-HG-QO-DN |
Summary
Job Description
GEM Partnership works in partnership with Husqvarna Group, the world's leading producers in outdoor power products, including chainsaws, trimmers, garden tractors, and home to the innovative market-leading Robotic Lawn Mower. Together we are seeking dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic onsite team. Reporting directly to your Team Leader, as a Quality Operative you will be a vital member of the production team, based on site at Husqvarna’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe.
Duties
Perform a wide range of production related tasks, whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
Follow standard operation Procedures on a busy Moulding machine
Work in a demanding Production Line, the role will involve long periods of standing, with elements of manual handling.
Work within a fast paced, demanding, team orientated environment, aiming to achieve and exceed targets.
Required knowledge, skills or experience
Flexible
Have a positive attitude
Be able to quickly adapt to change.
Highly motivated
Team player
Good timekeeper
Enjoys a challenge
Additional Information
Hours of work:
Days (Monday to Friday 7:00 – 15:30) & Nights (Monday to Friday 22:30 – 07:00) Rotational
Rates of pay:
18 - 20 year olds
£11.44 days
£13.16 nights
21 years plus
£ 12.21 – Days
£ 13.73 – Nights
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.
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GEM Partnership works in partnership with Husqvarna Group, the world's leading producers in outdoor power products, including chainsaws, trimmers, garden tractors, and home to the innovative market-leading Robotic Lawn Mower. Together we are seeking dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic onsite team. Reporting directly to your Team Leader, as a Quality Operative you will be a vital member of the production team, based on site at Husqvarna’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe.
Duties
Perform a wide range of production related tasks, whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
Follow standard operation Procedures on a busy Moulding machine
Work in a demanding Production Line, the role will involve long periods of standing, with elements of manual handling.
Work within a fast paced, demanding, team orientated environment, aiming to achieve and exceed targets.
Required knowledge, skills or experience
Flexible
Have a positive attitude
Be able to quickly adapt to change.
Highly motivated
Team player
Good timekeeper
Enjoys a challenge
Additional Information
Hours of work:
Days (Monday to Friday 7:00 – 15:30) & Nights (Monday to Friday 22:30 – 07:00) Rotational
Rates of pay:
18 - 20 year olds
£11.44 days
£13.16 nights
21 years plus
£ 12.21 – Days
£ 13.73 – Nights
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for safer job search
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