Production Associate
Quick Summary
Soldering and inspection to ANSI-J STD/IPC610 Mechanical and wiring assembly Kit preparation Bonding and coating.
Minimum of two standard grades at C/3 pass or above, or previous electronics or mechanical assembly experience Good manual dexterity Basic PC skills Quality focused, a high emphasis on
Job Description
Role
01884376 Production Associate
Function
Manufacturing
Location
Glenrothes on-site
Security
Clearance Required
Baseline BPSS
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Duration
Full time, FTC Fixed Term Contract
Hours
37hrs Dayshift
Mon - Wed 07:30 - 17:18
Thurs 07:30 - 17:06
Training
Full on-the-job training provided
Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
About the role:
As a Production Associate you will work within an electronics manufacturing facility, in our Glenrothes site, with potential requirement to travel to the alternative site when needed.
We are able to offer a position where you will get full training to be able to be successful within the role, your first few weeks will be part of a training programme to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Minimum of two standard grades at C/3 pass or above, or previous electronics or mechanical assembly experience
- Good manual dexterity
- Basic PC skills
- Quality focused, a high emphasis on the importance of quality to the customer
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Previous electronics and mechanical assembly experience
- Good communication skills
- Organisational skills
Responsibilities
To perform production related tasks required in daily operations within one of the manufacturing business areas.
- Tasks may include:
- Soldering and inspection to ANSI-J STD/IPC610
- Mechanical and wiring assembly
- Kit preparation
- Bonding and coating.
- Testing of assemblies and sub-assemblies using specialised equipment
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Who can apply
- United Kingdom
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 3, 2026
- First seen
- November 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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