Production Operative - Part Time - 20hrs
- 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday twilight shift
- Electromechanical assembly and soldering experience required
- - £28,100 full-time equivalent, pro rata
Production Operative Part Time
Location: Pulborough, West Sussex
Salary: £28,100 full-time equivalent, pro rata for 20 hours per week
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 15:00–20:00 | 20 hours per week
Working pattern: On site, part time, twilight shift
TPA Recruit is supporting an established electronics manufacturer seeking a part-time Production Operative. You will help build, encapsulate and test power supply products to defined quality, safety and performance standards.
Reporting to Manufacturing Team Leaders, you will work across assembly and production processes, follow drawings and test instructions, and maintain accurate records. This role suits a practical assembler with soldering experience and close attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Build electromechanical sub-assemblies and finished products using bills of materials and drawings.
- Test power supplies to written procedures and complete test reports and quality documentation.
- Encapsulate, seal and prime assemblies; clean and pack products using the required PPE.
- Report non-conformances and rework, maintain safe working practices and support housekeeping and process improvements.
Experience Required
- Previous electromechanical assembly and soldering experience.
- Ability to follow test procedures accurately and work to standard production times.
- Understanding of mechanical assembly processes and modern manufacturing methods.
- Good communication, a hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.
Desirable Experience
IPC certification and knowledge of high-voltage considerations are desirable.
Why Join This Business
- A regular 20-hour working week across four afternoons and evenings.
- Monday–Thursday working pattern with no Friday shift in the stated schedule.
- Varied duties covering assembly, testing and encapsulation.
- Work within an established electronics manufacturing team with defined quality procedures.
The role includes materials handling using risk-assessed methods and mechanical aids where required, together with appropriate PPE.