Production Associate

Pratt & Whitney; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer seeks a Production Associate in Glenrothes. This role offers extensive hands-on training in a factory environment focused on producing high-quality electronic products. Ideal for candidates with a technical background or graduates looking to start a career in Manufacturing. Shifts available include day and night options, with a start date of 13th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Production Operator role.
• Previous factory/manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Technical background with transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering and mechanical assembly tasks.
• Follow health & safety guidance and quality instructions.
• Complete test assemblies using specialist equipment.

Skills

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Wiring assembly

Computer skills for admin tasks

Education

Higher Education college or university degree

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2025-08-04

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Role: Production Associate

Ideal for candidates based in Fife and West Lothian & surrounding areas. Glenrothes or Livingston site options (role only on-site due to production work). Permanent/full time. Start: Mon 13th October 2025. Shifts: Day and Night Shift options available (please say preference during application stage).

Training: usually 1st 5 weeks at Glenrothes. Interview Assessments will be held at Glenrothes site (usually 3-4hrs Mon to Thur). Successful candidates will need to provide availability for Mon to Thur interviews if selected for the screening stage. Interviews to be held in August/September. Interview dates are subject to team availability. Assessments do not take place on a Friday.

A great opportunity to join the Raytheon UK Production team at our on-site factory producing high quality electronic products for the Aerospace and Defence industry working in a Manufacturing Production team. You'll receive on-the-job training at our in-house training school for the first 5 weeks. This role can open doors to future opportunities in Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Soldering
• Mechanical and wiring assembly
• Following all quality and health & safety guidance
• Following instructions for the technical tasks
• Kit preparation
• Bonding & coating
• Test assemblies using specialist equipment
• Computer skills for any admin tasks required
• Successfully complete BPSS baseline background check if offered a role (permanent UK residency is required for the checks)

This role is on-site, in a factory/lab/manufacturing cell environment using a range of electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and a microscope.

Shifts and Training

Training shifts will be similar times adjusted to the training schedule. Dayshift - Start / Finish times Mon-Wed (07:30 till 17:18) Thurs (07:30 till 17:06). Nightshift – Start / Finish times Mon-Wed (10:00 till 07:00) Thurs (09:30 till 07:00).

During the 3.5hr interview assessment, candidates selected for interview will complete the following tasks essential for this role: Eye Test (including colour blindness test); Skills test following instructions, health & safety guidance; Interview (please be prepared to explain why you have applied for this role highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the role with relevant examples).

*Please note it is an essential requirement of the role to pass all 3 assessments highlighted above on the day.

This role is ideal for candidates from a technical background, those who have completed a similar Production Operator role, previous factory/manufacturing/engineering experience etc. Other skills/experiences that are transferable for the role will also be considered. This role is also suitable for Higher Education college or university graduates looking to start a career in Manufacturing or in a mechanical/electronic/production industry.

How to Apply

Follow the application instructions on the Raytheon UK careers website, create a Workday account (or login to existing account if you have one already), apply for the role and add a CV attachment. Please ensure you attach the Word or PDF CV as we need this to review your application.

Updates on your application will be on Workday. Successful applicants will receive an email screening request. If successful an email will confirm the interview booking. Please ensure you provide the best email address for you during the application and check Workday & emails for updates.

A great opportunity to join a world class Manufacturing team and start a career in Manufacturing where you will play a key role in the successful delivery of products to our customers.

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