Job Description

INTRODUCING THE ROLE OF Production Operative - sils Department

ABOUT PICKERING

The Pickering Group Ltd is a multinational group of electronics manufacturers headquartered in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex in the United Kingdom with operations worldwide. The Group is comprised of three companies Pickering Electronics, who manufacture reed relays, Pickering Interfaces who manufacture switching systems and Pickering Connect who manufacture the supporting cables and connectors.

Pickering employs around 500 people across two manufacturing facilities in the UK and the Czech Republic, and over nine direct sales and support offices located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. All three companies have a reputation for producing innovative high-quality products for the test and measurement industry, which focuses on the production of equipment designed to identify, measure and regulate manufacturing processes. This is a market that is seeing considerable growth due to the rate of new technology and innovation, global regulation, and the growing complexity of electronic products.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN A PRODUCTION OPERATIVE - SILS DEPARTMENT ROLE AT PICKERING

Reporting to Non Sils and Sils Co Ordinator's, key duties will be;

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assemble high Quality Reed Relays

Liaise with Production Engineers and Quality Assurance teams to ensure components meet required quality standards using digital measuring tools.

Follow correct manufacturing procedures and conduct basic preventative maintenance, reporting any issues to senior staff.

Operate specialised equipment.

Learn the assembly process of miniature electronic components.

Be flexible and willing to learn new skills in other departments as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A Experience: Experience in Electronic assembly or small part manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

KEY SKILLS

Good Attention to detail.

Punctual and reliable.

Meticulous

Excellent hand/eye coordination

Able to follow instructions and master new skills quickly

Areas of knowledge and expertise which matter most for this role;

Self motivated

A team player with excellent communication skills

Adaptable, approachable and flexible

What You Can Expect From Pickering

People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering's growth and success, in return we offer:

A competitive salary

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Buying and selling holiday. Employees can buy up to 10 days.

Life Insurance x4 annual salary

Corporate membership at the local gym and spa

A thorough induction program, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probation

Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions)

Employee wellbeing and mental health support through our partnership with Plumm Health

Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical

Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party

Career progression

Training programmes

Sponsoring further education

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Potential for Worldwide Business Travel (role dependant)

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,098.65 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person