Production Operative – Electro-Mechanical Assembly

jobs24.co.uk; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension contributions

Private health and critical illness

Long service holiday bonus

Job summary

jobs24.co.uk is recruiting a Production Operative in St Leonards On Sea to build precision test and measurement instruments from start to finish. You will work across electronic, optical, and mechanical assembly, following technical drawings and maintaining accurate build records.

The ideal candidate has hands-on dexterity, experience with hand tools, soldering irons and basic test equipment, and a methodical, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Interest or background in electronics, optics or mechanical assembly.
• Excellent manual dexterity for fine, small-component work.
• Proficiency with hand tools, soldering irons, and basic test equipment.
• Methodical, well-organised approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic, optical and mechanical components according to drawings.
• Carry out in-process checks and maintain accurate build records.
• Ensure production targets are met within 37.5 hours per week.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand tools

Soldering

Test equipment

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering iron

Testing equipment

Job description

• Location: St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
• Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on skills and relevant experience)
• Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Production Operative Opportunity

• Location: St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
• Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on skills and relevant experience)
• Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Production Operative to build precision test and measurement instruments from start to finish. You will work across electronic, optical, and mechanical assembly, carrying out in-process checks, following technical drawings, and maintaining accurate build records.

Key Requirements

• An interest or background in electronic, optical, or mechanical assembly (formal experience is beneficial, but transferable skills from hobbies, modelling, or fine craftwork are equally welcome).
• Excellent manual dexterity with a steady hand for fine, small-component work.
• Proficiency or comfort using hand tools, soldering irons, and basic test equipment.
• A methodical, well-organised approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension contributions
• Private health and critical illness cover (following 1 year of employment)
• Long service holiday bonus

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM.