Assembly Operative
CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 13 March 2026
Apply NowSalamander Pumps offers a comprehensive range of products designed to power your shower, tap, or the whole house, as well as innovative solutions for gaining valuable water insights.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Operative to join our busy team.
About the role:
As an Assembly Operative at Salamander Pumps, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products are built to the highest standards. Working within a friendly and dedicated team, you will be responsible for assembling components accurately and efficiently, following established procedures and quality guidelines.
Your day to day:
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Assemble products in accordance with the company’s Standard Work Instructions, ensuring all quality and efficiency standards are met and adhering to accreditation procedures.
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Work collaboratively with team members to achieve operational targets.
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Support Line Leaders and the wider team in complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act and factory safety regulations, while maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
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Undertake additional duties as required to assist the Production Supervisor in achieving optimal performance.
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Assist in the maintenance and care of tooling and equipment.
Your skills and experience should include;
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A continuous drive towards H&S regulations (and also any continuous improvement initiatives)
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Previous experience within a manufacturing/warehouse environment (this is not essential, as we'll train you up!)
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Flexibility to support other areas of the warehouse when required, meaning that a team player is required for this role!
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Being comfortable with being a little bit hands on (and on your feet for the shift). There will be some manual handling involved, moving materials that weigh up to 12kg at times
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Good attention to detail, ensuring that the products are fit for purpose
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Being able to work to targets, monitoring the KPI's you are set
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Basic numeracy & literacy skills
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Keeping a tidy and clean work area for yourself and others within the team
What we can offer you:
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A great working environment with a team that supports one another
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Working 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00am - 1:00pm on Fridays... Did someone say early finish Fridays!?)
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Competitive salary
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Opportunity for paid overtime
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25 days of annual leave plus the bank holidays
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Matched pension contributions up to 5%
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A very important perk, sometimes, we even throw in Ice Creams & Pizza!
Interested and want to know more? Apply now. We can't wait to hear from you
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Operative to join our busy team.
About the role:
As an Assembly Operative at Salamander Pumps, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products are built to the highest standards. Working within a friendly and dedicated team, you will be responsible for assembling components accurately and efficiently, following established procedures and quality guidelines.
Your day to day:
*
Assemble products in accordance with the company’s Standard Work Instructions, ensuring all quality and efficiency standards are met and adhering to accreditation procedures.
*
Work collaboratively with team members to achieve operational targets.
*
Support Line Leaders and the wider team in complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act and factory safety regulations, while maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
*
Undertake additional duties as required to assist the Production Supervisor in achieving optimal performance.
*
Assist in the maintenance and care of tooling and equipment.
Your skills and experience should include;
*
A continuous drive towards H&S regulations (and also any continuous improvement initiatives)
*
Previous experience within a manufacturing/warehouse environment (this is not essential, as we'll train you up!)
*
Flexibility to support other areas of the warehouse when required, meaning that a team player is required for this role!
*
Being comfortable with being a little bit hands on (and on your feet for the shift). There will be some manual handling involved, moving materials that weigh up to 12kg at times
*
Good attention to detail, ensuring that the products are fit for purpose
*
Being able to work to targets, monitoring the KPI's you are set
*
Basic numeracy & literacy skills
*
Keeping a tidy and clean work area for yourself and others within the team
What we can offer you:
*
A great working environment with a team that supports one another
*
Working 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00am - 1:00pm on Fridays... Did someone say early finish Fridays!?)
*
Competitive salary
*
Opportunity for paid overtime
*
25 days of annual leave plus the bank holidays
*
Matched pension contributions up to 5%
*
A very important perk, sometimes, we even throw in Ice Creams & Pizza!
Interested and want to know more? Apply now. We can't wait to hear from you