Role: Assembly Operative Start Date: Immediate Start Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 16:00 Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Pay: £12.71 - £13.00+ p/hour (DOE) + overtime at enhanced rates Contract: Permanent, subject to a successful 3-month probation period OVERTIME 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 drawings Carry out pressure, functional, and leak testing as required Inspect parts and finished valves to quality standards Record build and test data accurately Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area Identify and report defects, issues, or improvement opportunitiesSkills & Requirements: Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on assembly experience Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and instructions Experience with hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly fixtures Attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances Knowledge of quality standards, safe working practices, and basic problem-solving Reliable, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, team enviro...