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Production Operative (Assembly)

2/27/2026

The role involves varied mechanical and electrical assembly work, including riveting, tapping metal fittings, wiring circuits, preparing looms, and testing sub-assemblies within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities also include performing electrical tests, diagnostics, packing goods, and conducting visual inspections to maintain quality standards.

Working Hours

38 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
A fifth‑generation British family business, Stannah has been moving people and goods since 1867. For over 150 years, we’ve helped people move more freely, confidently, and safely. From Joseph Stannah’s early cranes and hoists on London’s docks, we’ve grown into a global family company recognised for trusted lift solutions that enhance everyday life. Today, we are world leaders in stairlifts and homelifts, and a major UK provider of passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods and service lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. Our teams design, install, maintain, modernise, and care for lift products across homes, workplaces, public buildings, and transport hubs—keeping people and goods moving, wherever they need to be. What sets Stannah apart is our commitment to quality engineering, genuine customer care, and the family values that have guided every generation. As an independent British business, we invest for the long term—innovating, adapting, and partnering with customers in more than 50 markets worldwide. Our purpose is simple: to make life easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. With millions of products installed globally and a reputation built on trust, we proudly stand by our promise: always true to our word.
About the Role

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.  Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings.  We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence. 

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.  The family is in their sixth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services. 

Job Description

Production Operative Job – Andover – Apply Now to join the Stannah

Are you ready for your next challenge in an Assembly Production Operative Job?

You will be working in a manufacturing environment, with Standard Operating Procedures in place.

The Assembly Production Operative Job is permanent and full time, your hours will be:

Working Hours are Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 Friday 08:00 - 12:00.

What You Will Do:

As an Assembly Operative, you will work in the assembly area, manufacturing our products. The job involves varied work, based around mechanical and electrical assembly work such as riveting and tapping metal fitting components together and wiring circuit, preparation of looms and testing of sub-assemblies.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Able to work to within tight cycles/deadlines and with minimum supervision.
  • Follow standardized operating procedures and ensure adherence to safety protocols
  • Using pneumatic, electric-powered tools, and a small number of hand tools.
  • Pack goods, with protective materials ready for shipment
  • Manually load lighter finished parts onto pallets
  • Perform electrical tests, wiring, and diagnostics per manuals.
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize efficiency and meet production targets and maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Conduct visual inspections to identify any defects or issues in the assembly process.
  • Reporting issues or test failures to supervisor to maintain high standard of quality.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Please see the full job description here: Assembly Operative Job Description

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Previous experience in Mechanical assembly or manufacturing roles is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
  • Excellent team working and ability to integrate into existing team to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail and quality orientation
  • General use of Computer/Tablet

Additional Information

This Assembly Operative Job would be ideal for someone who has previously worked in an Assembly Operative Job, Production Operative Job, Factory Job or Production Job. If you are looking for an Assembly Operative Job Andover, please click the apply now button to submit your application

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis
  • Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
  • Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
  • SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
  • Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
  • Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
  • Free parking

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

  • Business Division: Home Accessibility Manufacturing
  • Employment Type : Permanent
  • Referral Bonus: No
  • Key Skills
    Mechanical AssemblyElectrical AssemblyRivetingTappingWiringCircuit PreparationLoom PreparationTestingPneumatic ToolsElectric-Powered ToolsHand ToolsPackingPallet LoadingElectrical TestsDiagnosticsVisual Inspections
    Categories
    ManufacturingEngineeringTrades
    Benefits
    Profit Share Bonus SchemeHoliday Scheme To Buy Extra Days’ Annual LeavePension SchemeSimplyHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance SchemeLong Service Award SchemeCompany Benefits Discount Rewards SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity And Paternity ProvisionFree Parking
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