About the role
Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are now expanding our team of Temporary Production Assistants during the summer period from July to September 2025. You will be provided with essential training for this position and will work 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. This position provides you with essential training to work with high tech products in a cleanroom environment and you will receive a base salary of £24,511 (pro-rated) plus a shift allowance of 50% in addition to your base pay.
What our Production Assistants do
You will become part of a large team crucial in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices in a high-volume, high-tech wafer fabrication area. With training you will follow written instructions in operating sophisticated equipment in a clean room environment to produce our finished silicon microchips. Nexperia’ s chips are used in everyday products such as mobile phones, home appliances, smart wearables Electric Vehicles and more.
You will:
1. Work a night shift pattern of 12 hours starting at 7pm and finishing at 7am (4 nights on and 4 nights off)
2. Ensure you are fully available to work from 13.07.2025 to 02.09.2025 or 17.07.2025 to 06.09.2025
3. Work towards a daily primary task list with the support of your team leader
4. Learn a wide range of workflows throughout your specialist area
5. Learn how to work with high tech equipment with tasks including producing a required volume of wafers per hour
6. Adhere to production change proposals, whilst conforming to all cleanroom working & safety practices
7. Complete related documentation and enter transactions on FactoryWorks systems
What our Production Assistants Need
Essential Requirements:
8. Candidates must have full ability to work day time shifts from 7pm-7am, on a 4 on 4 off shift patten from 13.07.2025 to 02.09.2025 or 17.07.2025 to 06.09.2025
9. Clear communication skills both written and verbal in English
10. Methodical thinking with excellent attention to detail
11. Team working ability and a proactive mindset
12. Basic computer knowledge
13. Excellent time management and attendance
14. Ability to work towards set targets
15. The right to work within the UK without the need for sponsorship
Beneficial requirements:
16. Prior experience in working within a production or factory setting
17. Prior cleanroom experience
18. Mechanical or technical experience with machines or tools
19. Experience of shift work
Why work for us?
Remuneration & Reward – Combined (prorated) salary of £24,511 plus a 50% shift allowance equating to £36,766 per annum and holiday pay accrual which will be paid upon contract completion. (Please note employment is for a period of 7 weeks only.)
Site Facilities – Access to a subsidised on-site canteen, medical centre, free on-site parking, free refreshments and more.
Professional Development – This temporary opportunity provides you with the chance to learn key production, manufacturing, and team working skills within a busy cleanroom environment using state of the art tools. You may also get the chance to be permanently employed following your contract subject to demand and performance.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030
What happens next?
If you are excited about our Temporary Production Assistant opportunity at Nexperia Manchester, please click ‘apply’ now. Don’t hang around, this position will close on 27.06.2025.
The interview process for this position will Include a telephone screening, basic Maths and English test, "two-to-one interview" and health assessment screening. Please let us know if you require any adjustments for your interview as we are more than happy to accommodate.
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.