Production Operator in Letchworth

Energy Jobline CVL; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension with up to 5% employer

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare

25 days' holiday

Cycle to Work

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Production Operator to join its expanding operations team. You will be hands-on with electronic or mechanical assembly, soldering and wiring, ensuring products meet quality standards and are delivered on time.

Full training is provided with opportunities to develop skills and progress within the business. Benefits include pension, healthcare, 25 days' holiday, and Cycle to Work schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic, electrical or mechanical assembly.
• Soldering experience required or beneficial.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products to the required quality standards.
• Follow production processes and work instructions.
• Support materials processing, goods receipt and despatch.
• Maintain high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Work within the Operations team to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Soldering

Cable and wiring assembly

Surface-mount assembly

Basic computer skills

GCSE Maths and English

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Production Operator
Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Up to £30,000 + Benefits

A growing engineering business based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire is looking for a Production Operator to join its expanding operations team.

The company designs and manufactures rugged, reliable power systems used in demanding environments across sectors including aerospace, defence and marine. With a strong order book and continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a small but expanding engineering business.

This is a hands-on production role suited to someone with experience in electronic or mechanical assembly, soldering or wiring. Full training will be provided, with opportunities to develop your skills, gain further qualifications and progress within the business.

The Role

Working within the Operations team, you will be responsible for assembling products to the required quality standards and ensuring they are delivered on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Electronic assembly
• Soldering
• Cable and wiring assembly
• Mechanical assembly
• Surface-mount assembly (useful but not essential)
• Following production processes and work instructions
• Supporting materials processing, goods receipt and despatch
• Supporting equipment calibration and maintenance
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects
• Maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable and keen to learn, with an interest in developing their career within an engineering and manufacturing environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in electronic, electrical or mechanical assembly
• Soldering experience
• J-STD-001 qualification would be beneficial
• Experience with cable and wiring assembly
• Surface-mount assembly experience is advantageous but not essential
• Basic computer skills
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to follow work instructions and procedures
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine desire to learn and progress

Training & Progression

Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of the business.

There is also the opportunity to work towards higher-level qualifications through day release or other agreed arrangements, providing a clear route for development and progression.

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £30,000
• Company pension with up to 5% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare
• 25 days' holiday + public holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to gain higher-level qualifications
• Genuine career progression within a growing engineering business

If you're an experienced Production Operator, Electronic Assembler or someone with hands-on assembly and soldering experience looking for your next opportunity,