Manufacturing Associate 12 Month FTC

Date Posted:

2026-10-14



Country:

United Kingdom



Location:

Plymouth, Plymouth



Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are You Ready to Shape the Future?

At the Plymouth location we design and manufacture products for control, navigation and guidance for surface and air applications in the global aerospace and defence markets. Our world leading products include the innovative MEMS based Inertial Measurement Units and the digital terrain reference navigation system, TERPROM®. Our growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into civil aircraft applications.

We are currently seeking to recruit 1 x MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE to join our team in Plymouth, Devon, UK initially on a 12 month FTC basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in accordance with standard operating instructions
• Assembling the PCB boards into mechanical housing
• Loading the products onto local test rigs and running tests
• Performing administration tasks in line with standard instructions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous manufacturing assembly experience is desirable but not essential - the ideal candidate should be keen to learn and comfortable working with their hands.
• Excellent attention to detail and following instruction is essential
• The flexibility to work occasionally at the weekend

We will also welcome applications from anyone who has held a role in which high quality, accuracy, speed and dexterity are required to produce repeatable results. You will have experience of working in a team environment, showing a flexible and positive approach.

Candidates selected for interview will be given a short soldering assembly exercise to complete that will enable you to try the kind of work we do and for us to assess your trainability.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Electrical Assembly
• Aerospace / Automotive Manufacturing environment experience
• IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 certified desired but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. With excellent benefits, a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft interior components, this is the perfect chance to take your machining career to the next level.

What We Offer:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Fantastic Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal support
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other employee discounts

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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