Production Assembler

Indra Park Air; Market Deeping; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Assembler for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves performing assembly of components into electro-mechanical assemblies and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent, along with previous assembly experience preferably in an electronics environment. Benefits include flexitime, enhanced holiday, and a pension scheme. Join a company known for its commitment to employee wellbeing and safety in air travel.

Benefits

Flexitime and core hours

Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution

Life Assurance

Private healthcare (medical and dental)

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Continuous Learning

Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Previous experience of electro/mechanical assembly working from build information is essential.
• Ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders.
• Previous experience of assembly within an electronics or electrical production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly and soldering of printed circuit boards to IPC level 2.
• Assembly of wiring and cable looms to internal manufacturing quality standards.
• Visual inspection of completed work as part of operator self-inspection.

Skills

Electro/mechanical assembly experience

Ability to work within established procedures

Communication skills

Experience in electronics production

Education

GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Production Assembler - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Indra Park Air work with customers all over the globe to make air travel safer. For over 50 years we’ve been one of the leading producers of VHF and UHF radios, providing the vital link between the ground and the air for passenger, freight and military aircraft.

When you come to Indra Park Air, you’ll feel looked after, not just by your teammates but by everyone in the business and by the business itself. It’s no wonder then that we are one of only 2% of companies worldwide to hold PLATINUM Level in Investors in People Accreditation.

At Indra Park Air we care about your health, your wellbeing and we offer benefits and support that make a meaningful difference to you. We believe you’ll feel this from the first time you talk to us and throughout your career.

It’s this care and inclusion that means our people can challenge how we do things and help us improve.

As the Production Assembler you will perform assembly of components into PCBA’s, wiring looms and electro‑mechanical assemblies and final products in accordance with the Indra Park Air manufacturing quality standards and the manufacturing procedures.

What you will do:

• Carry out mechanical assembly and soldering of printed circuit boards to IPC level 2 and Park Air internal manufacturing quality standards
• Assembly of wiring and cable looms through cutting, terminating and crimping various power, data and RF cables to Park Air internal manufacturing quality standards
• Assembly Park Air A‑List and B‑List radios and sub‑assemblies to Park Air internal manufacturing quality standards
• Extract and interpret hard and soft copy electro‑mechanical build to print documents
• Understand and verify component values from the colour code, including component identification and polarity indicators
• Accurately record attendance, productive and non‑productive times on the appropriate IT systems or forms
• Ensure standard assembly times for each job are achieved
• Ensure jigs, tools, test equipment and PCBA assembly aids are within calibration and certification and be proficient in their use
• Use equipment including chemical bath to clean PCBA’s
• Undertake a simple electrical testing of completed PCB’s using a continuity tester or other simple test equipment
• Visual inspection of completed work as part of operator self‑inspection

What we are looking for:

You will have a GCSE grades A‑C in Maths and English or equivalent and experience of the following:

• Previous experience of electro/mechanical assembly working from build information is essential
• Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines
• Ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders
• Previous experience of assembly within an electronics or electrical production environment

You will have the following personal skills and abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated, positive and flexible
• Hands on, can‑do approach
• Customer focused

Security Clearance:

Baseline Personnel SecurityStandard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

What we can offer you:

• Flexitime and core hours
• Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Liberty Days - you can request up to 3 single days of your annual leave ‘on the day’
• Buying and Selling Holidays
• Long service and retirement awards
• Private healthcare (medical and dental)
• Flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Training
• Continuous Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

Indra Park Air is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.