Production Associate

Raytheon UK; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Raytheon UK in Glenrothes is seeking a Production Associate to join our electronics manufacturing facility. The role is onsite with training provided and 37 hours per week on day shifts. This position requires practical assembly skills, good manual dexterity and basic PC skills.

You will work as part of a team to deliver quality assemblies and may travel to an alternate site when required. We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, discretionary bonus, life assurance and a flexible

Qualifications

• Minimum of two standard grades at C/3 pass or above or similar electronics/assembly experience.
• Good manual dexterity and basic PC skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform production-related tasks in daily operations within manufacturing areas.
• Soldering and inspection to ANSI-J STD/IPC610.
• Mechanical and wiring assembly; kit preparation.
• Bonding and coating; testing of assemblies and sub-assemblies with specialised equipment.

Skills

Two-grade C/3 or better

Manual dexterity

Basic PC skills

Quality focus

Teamwork

Education

Two GCSEs (C/3)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Glenrothes, Fife

Position Role Type: Onsite

Job Description Role: 01884376 Production Associate

Function: Manufacturing

Location: Glenrothes on-site

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Duration: Full time, FTC Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37hrs Dayshift

Mon - Wed 07:30 - 17:18

Thurs 07:30 - 17:06

Training: Full on-the-job training provided

Benefits and Work Culture

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

About the role:

As a Production Associate you will work within an electronics manufacturing facility, in our Glenrothes site, with potential requirement to travel to the alternative site when needed.

We are able to offer a position where you will get full training to be able to be successful within the role, your first few weeks will be part of a training programme to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Skills And Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of two standard grades at C/3 pass or above, or previous electronics or mechanical assembly experience
• Good manual dexterity
• Basic PC skills
• Quality focused, a high emphasis on the importance of quality to the customer
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Previous electronics and mechanical assembly experience
• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills

Responsibilities

To perform production related tasks required in daily operations within one of the manufacturing business areas.

• Tasks may include:
• Soldering and inspection to ANSI-J STD/IPC610
• Mechanical and wiring assembly
• Kit preparation
• Bonding and coating.
• Testing of assemblies and sub-assemblies using specialised equipment

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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