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Production Operator (Coater)

Colchester, Essex

permanent, fulltime

About Concurrent

We deliver mission-critical embedded computing solutions to operate in even the harshest of environments. Founded in 1985 to develop Multibus II boards, we’ve expanded our offering over four decades to become a trusted, reliable solutions provider in critical embedded applications.

We have a proven record of delivering technology to the world’s leading OEMs across industries including defense, telecoms, and aerospace. We operate facilities in Colchester and Theale in the United Kingdom and Woburn, MA and Los Angeles, CA in the United States.

Concurrent is a public company, quoted on AIM on the London Stock Exchange.

The Role:

Due to continued sales growth, a vacancy has become available for a Production Operator (Coater) to work in our thriving Manufacturing department in Colchester, UK. This role will be on an evening shift with the following work pattern:

Monday to Thursday: 1 pm to 10 pm

Friday: 10am to 2:30 pm

We are seeking a Production Operator who has experience with working with electronic assemblies (circuit boards). Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager the role will be running one of our Coating Machines.

What will I be delivering?

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

  • Quality of product therefore ensuring customer satisfaction

  • Responsible for Health & Safety (H&S) within your working area

  • Maintain ESD status of yourself, parts, and the workplace

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 delighting our customers

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

  • Have experience of running Coating machines.

  • Be able to understand assembly drawing packages.

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

  • Be quality conscious with attention to detail.

  • Experience of X-ray inspect could be beneficial.

  • Experience of AOI/SMT machines not essential but could be beneficial.

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

Technical qualifications required

  • IPC 610 trained desirable.

Behavioural competencies

  • Accountability for individual performance

  • Ability to work and contribute to the manufacturing team’s success

  • Authentically living and promoting the CCT values:

  • Collaborate with candour

  • Improve, evolve, and grow

  • Enjoy each day

Benefits for working at Concurrent:

  • Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

  • Health Insurance, Life Assurance & Income protection

  • 25 days holiday + Banks

  • Holiday purchase scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Tech scheme

  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concurrent recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Colchester, Essex

permanent, fulltime

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Production Operator (Coater)

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