Manufacturing Associate 12 Month FTC

Collins Aerospace; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Fantastic Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme and otheremployee

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Plymouth, UK, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join our surface and air applications manufacturing team. The role focuses on PCB assembly into mechanical housing, testing, and maintaining quality through precise workmanship.

You will work in a hands-on environment with opportunities to learn and progress, with occasional weekend work and a strong emphasis on teamwork and accuracy to produce repeatable results.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing assembly or hands-on work is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to occasionally work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Working in accordance with standard operating instructions
• Assembling the PCB boards into mechanical housing
• Loading the products onto local test rigs and running tests
• Performing administration tasks in line with standard instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing assembly

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dexterity

Job description

Are You Ready to Shape the Future?

At the Plymouth location we design and manufacture products for control, navigation and guidance for surface and air applications in the global aerospace and defence markets. Our world leading products include the innovative MEMS based Inertial Measurement Units and the digital terrain reference navigation system, TERPROM®. Our growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into civil aircraft applications.

Date Posted

2026-10-14

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Plymouth, Plymouth

Position Role Type

Onsite

Are You Ready to Shape the Future?

At the Plymouth location we design and manufacture products for control, navigation and guidance for surface and air applications in the global aerospace and defence markets. Our world leading products include the innovative MEMS based Inertial Measurement Units and the digital terrain reference navigation system, TERPROM®. Our growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into civil aircraft applications.

We are currently seeking to recruit 1 x MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE to join our team in Plymouth, Devon, UK initially on a 12 month FTC basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in accordance with standard operating instructions
• Assembling the PCB boards into mechanical housing
• Loading the products onto local test rigs and running tests
• Performing administration tasks in line with standard instructions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous manufacturing assembly experience is desirable but not essential - the ideal candidate should be keen to learn and comfortable working with their hands.
• Excellent attention to detail and following instruction is essential
• The flexibility to work occasionally at the weekend

We will also welcome applications from anyone who has held a role in which high quality, accuracy, speed and dexterity are required to produce repeatable results. You will have experience of working in a team environment, showing a flexible and positive approach.

Candidates selected for interview will be given a short soldering assembly exercise to complete that will enable you to try the kind of work we do and for us to assess your trainability.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Electrical Assembly
• Aerospace / Automotive Manufacturing environment experience
• IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 certified desired but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. With excellent benefits, a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft interior components, this is the perfect chance to take your machining career to the next level.

What We Offer:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Fantastic Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal support
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other employee discounts

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