Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Operative
£25,000 – £30,000
Oldham, OL1
Our customer is provided engineering, testing and repairs for the rail industry for over 30 years. With 30 members of staff they are looking for a Production Operative to join their team.
Working in a production team the purpose of the role is to Assemble, Test, Rework and Overhaul basic and complex Safety Critical Electronic / Electrical Equipment used in various industries in accordance with the companies’ policies and procedures including customer specifications.
Key roles & responsibilities:
· Assembly, Test, Rework, Overhaul and Inspection of Electrical/Electronic equipment to IPC610 standard.
· Cable Assembly to IPC620 standard.
· Ensure work is completed on time and in line with customers’ requirements.
· Be flexible to work in other departments as required.
· Liaise with colleagues, clients and suppliers as appropriate.
· Training and mentoring of others as required, e.g. trainees and apprentices.
The candidate
· Electrical & Electronic Assembly & Rework experience.
· Understanding of standards ISO9001, IPC610 / 620 & 7711/21.
· Soldering/Desoldering.
· Wiring.
· Self-inspection.
· Computer literate.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across THE ELECTRONICS GROUP LIMITED's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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