Assembly Operator

South Bank, NorthEast TS6, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 17 Jul 2026

Purpose of the Job

The Operator plays a key role in the manufacturing of Metador's high quality steel doors and security products. This position involves manual handling, operating hand and power tools, and working in a a fast paced production environment to ensure products meet Metador's standardsfor quality, accuracy, and safety.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Work in compliance with all Metador health & safety policiesand procedures.
• Use PPE correctly at all times and report any defects or hazardsimmediately.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and maintained in goodworking order.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Identify quality issues and take corrective action where possible.
• Contribute to improving production processes and reducing waste.
• Follow standard operating procedures consistently.
• Operate a range of hand and power tools, including drills, rivetguns, angle grinders, impact drivers, and other workshop equipment.
• Assemble, prepare, and finish components for doors and framesaccording to technical drawings and work instructions.
• Carry out cutting, grinding, drilling, fixing, and fitting tasks asrequired.
• Ensure all products meet quality checks before moving to the nextstage of production.

Manual Handling & Physical Work

• Perform regular manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying,and positioning metal components and finished products.
• Use safe handling techniques and lifting aids where appropriate.
• Maintain physical fitness and stamina to undertake repetitivephysical duties.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with colleagues on the production line.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding workload,delays, or issues.
• Support other areas of production when required.

Results/Measurables

• Quality of work

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Ability tolift and carry materials routinely (within safe limits).
• Capableofstanding for long periods and performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Goodgeneral fitness to perform manual work safely.
• Experienceusing hand and power tools such as drills, rivet guns, and angle grinders.
• Ability toperform manual handling tasks safely and repeatedly.
• Goodpractical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability tofollow instructions and work to production timelines.
• Reliability,good work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Previousexperience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly.
• Understandingof health & safety in a workshop or factory environment.

About Metador Metador is a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke steel doorsets, designing and producing high performance doors for security, fire, acoustic, and thermal applications. We work across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, creating doors that are stronger as standard and built to protect people and places. Our Values People and customers are at the heart of Metador. We value integrity, teamwork, and trust, take pride in technical excellence and quality, and believe in continuous improvement. We work collaboratively, take ownership of what we do, and always aim to deliver the right solution-not the easiest one.