Manufacturing Production Associate

July 16, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Raytheon UK has a perm opportunity for a Production Associate to join our team in Livingston. Role involves electronics manufacturing with potential travel to Glenrothes. Day shift 37 hrs/week Mon-Wed 07:30-17:18 and Thurs 07:30-17:06. Training provided; first weeks will be part of a training programme to provide the necessary knowledge and skills. Interviews and training will be conducted at our Glenrothes site with compensation for travel during the 5 week training duration. You must be eligible and willing to gain BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Required Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience in a similar environment / role
  • 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
  • Required to pass basic eye test (including colour vision)

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Previous electronics and mechanical assembly experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Organisational skills

Benefits and Work Culture

  • 37hr working week – usually across Monday – Thursday
  • 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
  • 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
  • Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
  • Life Assurance with pension
  • Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

About the Company

RTX Raytheon UK is part of the RTX organisation. The company provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It includes three businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Over 180,000 employees globally. RTX adheres to equal employment principles and is committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

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