Production Assistant - (Day Shift)

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Assistants to join their dynamic team in semiconductor manufacturing. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, where you will receive full training to operate sophisticated equipment and produce essential silicon microchips used in various products. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including career development opportunities and a commitment to sustainability, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a fast-paced, innovative setting. Be part of a company that values its people and strives for excellence.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 9%

257 hours annual leave

Flexible benefits

On-site medical

Subsidised canteen

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Charitable leave

Sports and social clubs

Recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Ability to work day shifts from 7am-7pm, 4 days on, 4 days off.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-tech equipment to produce wafers.
• Follow production change proposals and adhere to cleanroom safety practices.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Methodical thinking and attention to detail

Teamwork and proactive mindset

Basic computer skills

Excellent time management

Job description

Salary & 38% Shift allowance of £33,825 + Benefits

About the role

Nexperia aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are expanding our team of Production Assistants, who play a key role in the production of our high-tech semiconductor products. You will work a night shift pattern of 12-hour shifts with four days on and four days off. Full training will be provided, along with excellent benefits including career development opportunities, a competitive remuneration package, and the chance to work in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

What our Production Assistants do

You will be part of a large team crucial to manufacturing semiconductor devices in a high-volume, high-tech wafer fabrication area. With full training, you will follow written instructions to operate sophisticated equipment in a clean room environment to produce silicon microchips used in products like mobile phones, home appliances, smart wearables, Electric Vehicles, and more.

This is a great opportunity to learn new technical production skills while working in a fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth potential.

You will:

• Work towards daily tasks with support from your team leader
• Learn a range of workflows in your specialist area
• Operate high-tech equipment to produce wafers
• Follow production change proposals and adhere to cleanroom safety practices
• Complete documentation and enter data into FactoryWorks systems
• Support colleagues in work-related tasks to achieve shared goals
• Build positive relationships with Equipment & Process Engineers

What our Production Assistants Need

Full training will be provided, but we seek individuals with:

• Ability to work day shifts from 7am-7pm, 4 days on, 4 days off
• Good communication skills in English
• Methodical thinking and attention to detail
• Teamwork and proactive mindset
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent time management and attendance
• Ability to meet targets
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Beneficial experience includes:

• Production or factory work experience
• Cleanroom experience
• Mechanical or technical skills with machines/tools
• Shift work experience

Why work for us?

Remuneration & Rewards – Salary & 38% shift allowance of £33,825, performance bonus, salary uplift after 1 year, pension scheme up to 9%, recognition rewards, income protection, 12x salary life assurance, and more.

Health & Wellbeing – 257 hours annual leave plus 44 roster hours, flexible benefits, on-site medical, subsidised canteen, employee assistance, retail discounts, charitable leave, sports and social clubs.

Professional Development – Excellent training and career progression opportunities, including technical or managerial paths after a successful 12-month review. Flexible talent and leadership programs support your growth.

CSR & Sustainability – Commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035, responsible sourcing, paid charitable leave.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident Employer, Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, LGBTQ+, Women, with goals to increase women in management to 30% by 2030.

What happens next?

If interested, click ‘apply’. The closing date is Friday 9th May 2025. The process includes screening, tests, assessment centre, interview, and health screening. Let us know if adjustments are needed.

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D&I Statement

As an inclusive employer, Nexperia values diversity and inclusivity, demonstrated by our support for the Dutch Paralympic Team during Paris 2024. Our recruitment is accessible, fair, and supportive, with employee resource groups and a goal to increase women in management to 30% by 2030.