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Apprentice Assembly Operative

Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Location: Ashington

To work on a production line building electronic lighting assemblies to a high quality at an appropriate production rate. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do Work

  • Product build, testing and packing to agreed quality standards.
  • Complete paperwork as required.
  • Support with regular cycle counts and stock checks.
  • To maintain required housekeeping standards.
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement activity.
  • Gain a good understanding of manufacturing through continuous training.
  • Other production related activity as requested.

Training

  • Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
  • Working towards a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship.
  • Standard training will take place at the employers site.

Essential Qualifications

  • English – Grade 4
  • Maths – Grade 4

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

About the Employer

Founded in 2005, Raytec are world leaders in LED lighting for safety and security. We have over half a million products actively in service and employ over 100 staff.
We have two offices located in Northumberland, UK, and Ottawa, Canada and sell to over 70 countries worldwide.

All our products are manufactured in-house and have been installed in some of the most challenging environments on planet Earth from the Arctic Circle to the Jungles of Borneo.

Company Benefits

  • Health care scheme
  • Company Stakeholder Pension
  • The Raytec Employee Club (TREC) which hosts regular social events, sports activities and parties
  • 25 days holiday, up to 30 with long service, plus bank holidays
  • Free onsite monthly catering
  • Long service incentives and rewards
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year (taken from annual holiday entitlement)
  • Discounted leisure centre membership

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