Assembly Operator
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | 4 Greets Green Road, West Bromwich B70 9PL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Atkore |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASSEM013191 |
Summary
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.
Who we are looking for:
Unistrut is looking for 2 Assembly Operatives to support our continued growth.
What you’ll do:
- Complete assembly of component parts - hand assembly and bagging operations working to standard times for each job
- Ensure ‘first off’ is authorised prior to completion of the job
- Continuous quality checking of components whilst completing jobs
- Operate automated and/or manual assembly equipment
- Machine operation and maintenance of equipment used within the Assembly Department e.g. bagging machine (including setting of the machine), band saw, manual press etc.
- Maintain the visual management system for own jobs whilst working
- Visually inspect components meet quality standards
- Assemble Flexicon Special Orders (FSOs), this includes measuring and cutting conduit, completing the required documentation and following the FSO assembly plan
- Ensure components are assembled within agreed timescales
- Follow all appropriate standard operating procedures
- Produce samples for customers
- Ensure housekeeping is maintained to a high standard within own work area and the Department generally
- Take part in 5S activities (Sort, Set in order, Shine/Clean, Standardise and Sustain)
- Comply with all health and safety requirements and risk assessments
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task in-hand
- Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Any other duties of a similar nature as directed by your line manager.
What you bring:
- Demonstrated ability to use both English language and mathematics
- Experience in a manufacturing or picking environment
- Able to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Motivation to beat targets safely and required quality standards
- Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC value
What you will strive to accomplish in this role:
- S -Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues
- Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises
- D- All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner
- C- Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting time
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Festive shutdown at Christmas
- Companywide bonus scheme
- Service and recognition awards
- Training and development opportunities
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
- Employee assistance programme including a 24/7 GP service.
- Cash health plan
- Free home cyber security training
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free onsite parking
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, if you do require any reasonable adjustments, please contact ukrecruitment@atkore.com
Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward.
Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.
Who we are looking for:
Unistrut is looking for 2 Assembly Operatives to support our continued growth.
What you’ll do:
- Complete assembly of component parts - hand assembly and bagging operations working to standard times for each job
- Ensure ‘first off’ is authorised prior to completion of the job
- Continuous quality checking of components whilst completing jobs
- Operate automated and/or manual assembly equipment
- Machine operation and maintenance of equipment used within the Assembly Department e.g. bagging machine (including setting of the machine), band saw, manual press etc.
- Maintain the visual management system for own jobs whilst working
- Visually inspect components meet quality standards
- Assemble Flexicon Special Orders (FSOs), this includes measuring and cutting conduit, completing the required documentation and following the FSO assembly plan
- Ensure components are assembled within agreed timescales
- Follow all appropriate standard operating procedures
- Produce samples for customers
- Ensure housekeeping is maintained to a high standard within own work area and the Department generally
- Take part in 5S activities (Sort, Set in order, Shine/Clean, Standardise and Sustain)
- Comply with all health and safety requirements and risk assessments
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task in-hand
- Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Any other duties of a similar nature as directed by your line manager.
What you bring:
- Demonstrated ability to use both English language and mathematics
- Experience in a manufacturing or picking environment
- Able to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Motivation to beat targets safely and required quality standards
- Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC value
What you will strive to accomplish in this role:
- S -Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues
- Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises
- D- All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner
- C- Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting time
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Festive shutdown at Christmas
- Companywide bonus scheme
- Service and recognition awards
- Training and development opportunities
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
- Employee assistance programme including a 24/7 GP service.
- Cash health plan
- Free home cyber security training
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free onsite parking
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, if you do require any reasonable adjustments, please contact ukrecruitment@atkore.com
Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.