Production Operator

Halma; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking Production Operators to join the Electronics team. You will support the manufacture and assembly of high-quality products, following documented procedures and customer requirements.

The role involves assembly, testing and final assembly activities within a busy production environment. On-the-job training will be provided to help you develop skills in electronic assembly, hand soldering and tool use, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• We will provide full on-the-job training to get you up to speed.
• Experience in electronics assembly or similar is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and gain new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacture and assembly of the Company's products, ensuring quality, safety and production standards.
• Carry out production activities including component assembly, product testing and final assembly in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Ability to understand assembly build

Electronics component recognition

Hand soldering

Use of Hand tools

Final assembly and PCB tests

Education

On-the-job training provided

Job description

Where performance, quality and ease of use are paramount, you’ll find Advanced on the wall.

Advanced is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist fire safety systems that protect lives and property in more than 80 countries across the globe.

Company: Advanced

Sector: Safety

Function: Operations

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

Position Title

Production Operator

Line Manager

Department

Electronics

Location

The Bridges, Balliol Business Park, NE12 8EW

Purpose of the role

Due to continued business growth, increasing customer demand, and the successful launch of new products, we are looking to recruit additional Production Operators to join our manufacturing team. The purpose of this role is to support the efficient and safe production of high-quality products, ensuring customer requirements, production targets, and quality standards are consistently met. Working as part of a collaborative manufacturing team, Production Operators will follow established processes, operate production equipment, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support operational performance and business success.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are to support the manufacture and assembly of the Company's products, ensuring that quality, safety and production standards are consistently achieved. Working as part of a busy manufacturing team, you will carry out a variety of production activities including component assembly, product testing, and final assembly in accordance with documented procedures and customer requirements.

Some tasks may involve repetitive activities; however, the role offers variety through involvement in different stages of the production process and across a range of products. Production Operators are expected to maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment, contribute to continuous improvement activities, and work collaboratively to meet production schedules and business objectives.

Attributes

Criteria

• Ability to understand assembly build documentation
• Electronics component recognition
• Hand soldering
• Use of Hand tools
• Final assembly and PCB tests

Education and Training

We will provide full on-the-job training to get you up to speed and then ongoing support to help you achieve your targets.

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge

• A team player who works both well individually or as a team
• Excellent attention to detail and dexterity with the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Reliable and able to demonstrate a flexible approach
• Keen willingness to learn and gain new skills