Production Associate 13th October or 24th Nov Start Glenrothes (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Overview

Production Associate (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) – Glenrothes, Scotland. Start dates: 13 October 2025 or 24 November 2025. On-site role with Raytheon UK Manufacturing Production team, producing high quality electronic products for the Aerospace and Defence industry.

Location

GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position details

Role type: Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract. Start date: Mon 13 October 2025 or Mon 24 November 2025. Shifts: Day and Night shifts available (please state preference during application). Training: first 5 weeks at Glenrothes. Travel: some occasional travel to Livingston may be required for business requirements.

What you\’ll do

• Soldering
• Mechanical and wiring assembly
• Follow quality and health and safety guidelines
• Follow instructions for technical tasks
• Kit preparation
• Bonding and coating
• Test assemblies using specialist equipment
• Computer skills for admin tasks
• BPSS baseline background check if offered a role (permanent UK residency is required for the checks)

This role is on-site in a factory, lab or manufacturing cell environment using a range of electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and a microscope.

Shifts

Shifts after training: Day shift 07:30–17:18 Mon-Wed, 07:30–17:06 Thu; Night shift 10:00–07:00 Mon-Wed, 09:30–07:00 Thu. Training shifts will be similar times adjusted to the training schedule.

Interview and assessments

Interview assessments will be held at Glenrothes site (usually 3–4 hours, Mon to Thu). Applicants may be asked to provide availability for Mon–Thu interviews if selected for screening. Interviews to be held in August/September. Assessments do not take place on Friday.

• Eye test (including colour blindness test)
• Skills test following instructions and health and safety guidance
• Interview: be prepared to explain why you have applied, with relevant skills and examples
• It is essential to pass all three assessments on the day

Role suitability: This role is suitable for candidates from a technical background or those with factory/manufacturing/engineering experience, including Higher Education graduates seeking a career in manufacturing.

How to apply

Follow the application instructions on the Raytheon UK careers website. Create a Workday account (or log in to an existing account), apply for the role, and attach a Word or PDF CV for review. Updates on your application will be on Workday. Successful applicants will receive an email screening request and interview booking details. Please provide the best email address and check Workday for updates. We typically have a selection of interview assessment dates available, so please provide flexible availability.

Equal opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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