Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Salary: 12.21 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

About us:

Thurlby Thandar Instruments (TTi) is a well-established and respected designer and manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment. With more than 30 years of experience, we produce high-quality, precision instruments that are supplied to customers across the globe through a network of trusted distributors and partners.

All of our design, development, and manufacturing activities take place at our Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire site. Our product range includes power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analysers, digital multimeters, and other specialist electronic instrumentation used by engineers, laboratories, and manufacturers worldwide.

About the role:

We are looking for a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team in Huntingdon. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in producing high-quality products in a structured and supportive manufacturing environment.

As a Production Operator, you will be involved in a variety of assembly and manufacturing activities across our production areas. You will work as part of a team responsible for building and assembling electronic products to a high standard, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency at every stage of the process.

This is a varied role that combines electronic assembly, mechanical assembly, inspection, and packing activities. You will receive full training and ongoing support to ensure you are confident in all aspects of the role and able to contribute effectively to production targets and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assembling electronic components onto printed circuit boards in accordance with work instructions
• Operating a range of production and assembly machinery safely and effectively
• Carrying out visual inspection of assemblies to ensure quality standards are met
• Wiring and cable assembly work
• Mechanical assembly of products and sub-assemblies
• Packing finished products ready for dispatch, ensuring they meet company quality and presentation standards

About you:

Ideally, you will have previous experience working in a manufacturing or complex assembly environment, with preference given to candidates who have experience in electronics assembly. However, this is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right person.

You will be a reliable and enthusiastic team player with a strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. You should be comfortable following instructions, working to quality standards, and contributing positively to a busy production environment.

What we offer:

We are committed to providing a positive working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• A 37-hour working week over 4 days (Monday to Thursday)
• 5 weeks' annual holiday
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme

Candidates with experience of; Production Operative, Machine Operator or as a Manufacturing Operator, may also be considered for this role.