Production Operator

Advanced; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced is seeking Production Operators for its Electronics manufacturing team located at The Bridges, Balliol Business Park, near Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on supporting efficient production, following documented processes, and ensuring high quality in a busy environment.

You will participate in component assembly, product testing, and final assembly, with strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand assembly build documentation.
• Electronics component recognition.
• Hand soldering skills.
• Experience using hand tools for electronics assembly.
• Final assembly and PCB testing familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and assembly of products to meet quality and production targets.
• Carry out component assembly, product testing and final assembly per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment. Contribute to continuous improvement.
• Work across stages of production and across different products as required.
• Collaborate with team to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

Skills

Assembly docs

Electronics recognition

Hand soldering

Hand tools

PCB tests

Education

On-the-job training provided

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

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

Relevant Experience

• 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