Overview
Production Associate (12 Month Contract FTC) – Glenrothes, Fife. Some occasional travel to Livingston may be required for business requirements.
* 12 month fixed term contract (FTC)/full time
* Start date: Monday 24th November 2025
* Shifts: Day and Night Shift options available (please say preference during application stage)
* Training (usually 1st 5 weeks at Glenrothes)
* Interview Assessments will be held at Glenrothes site (usually 3-4hrs Mon to Thur). Successful candidates will need to provide availability usually for Mon to Thu interviews if selected for the screening stage. Interviews to be held in August/September
* Interview dates are subject to team availability. Assessments do not take place on a Friday.
A great opportunity to join the Raytheon UK Production team at our on-site factory producing high quality electronic products for the Aerospace and Defence industry working in a Manufacturing Production team. You\'ll receive on-the-job training at our in-house training school for the first 5 weeks. This role can open doors to future opportunities in Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* Soldering
* Mechanical and wiring assembly
* Following all quality and health & safety guidance
* Following instructions for the technical tasks
* Kit preparation
* Bonding & coating
* Test assemblies using specialist equipment
* Computer skills for any admin tasks required
* Successfully complete BPSS baseline background check if offered a role (permanent UK residency is required for the checks)
This role is on-site, in a factory/lab/manufacturing cell environment using a range of electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and a microscope.
Shifts after training
Training shifts will be similar times adjusted to the training schedule. Dayshift: Mon-Wed 07:30–17:18, Thurs 07:30–17:06. Nightshift: Mon-Wed 10:00–07:00, Thurs 09:30–07:00.
Candidate Assessment
Interviews at Glenrothes site. If based in West Lothian (Livingston and surrounding areas), please be prepared to travel to Glenrothes for assessment and training. During the 3.5 hour interview assessment, candidates will complete:
* Eye Test (including colour blindness test)
* Skills test following instructions, health & safety guidance
* Interview (explain why you have applied, highlighting relevant skills and examples)
It is essential to pass all three assessments on the day.
Who this role suits
This role is ideal for candidates with a technical background, those with experience as a Production Operator, in factory/manufacturing/engineering, or transferable skills from other technical fields. It is also suitable for Higher Education graduates looking to start a career in Manufacturing or in a mechanical/electronic/production industry.
How to Apply
Follow the application instructions on the Raytheon UK careers website, create a Workday account (or login), apply for the role, and attach a CV (Word or PDF). Updates will be on Workday. Successful applicants will receive an email screening request and, if successful, an interview booking email. Provide the best email address during the application and monitor Workday and emails for updates. Be flexible with interview dates to facilitate scheduling.
We usually have a selection of interview assessment dates available.
A great opportunity to join a world-class Manufacturing team and start a career in Manufacturing where you will play a key role in the successful delivery of products to our customers.
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