Production Operator

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Production Operator to join our brilliant team.

The Role

We are seeking a Production Operator who has experience with working with electronic assemblies (circuit boards) to join our experienced production team.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager the role will involve hand soldering of Through Hole Components (PTH) into circuit boards, final inspection of sub-assembled circuit boards, and correcting any issues found.

This role will be based at our Colchester site on a full-time basis working 37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, and Friday 8am to 12:30pm.

What will I be delivering?

• Manufacturing and assembly of Single Board Computers (SBCs) to the operations schedule

• Quality of product therefore ensuring customer satisfaction.

What’s in it for me?

• Working with a great team of individuals delivering critical capability to defence, medical and industrial customers.

• Opportunities for personal development.

• Be a key contributor to success of the company and delivering for our customers.

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

• Have excellent hand soldering skills (a practical test will be required at interview).

• Have experience with inspecting electronic assemblies (circuit boards).

• Be able to understand assembly drawing packages.

• Be competent in reading component markings (orientations etc.).

• Be quality conscious with attention to detail.

• An understanding of IPC standards not essential but would be beneficial.

Technical skills and qualifications

• IPC 610 trained desirable.

What sort of people are we looking for?

• You have fearless curiosity, embracing change as the catalyst for progress and performance.

• You’re committed to the customer and delivering great service.

• You are agile in the way that you work and are able to work at pace. You're always considering how to work smarter to go above and beyond for our customers.

• You want to try new things, learn, and are not afraid to fail.

• You love technology and are passionate about what we do.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.

• Annual profit share bonus.

• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.

• Death in service benefit & income protection.

• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

• One paid volunteering day per year.

• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.