Trainee SMT Machine Operator

Location : Poole

Salary: £12.71 per hour | 37.5 hours per week

Monday – Wednesday: 7.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday: 7.00am – 4.30pm
Every Friday Off!

Benefits:  Free parking, modern new production facility, fully fitted kitchen, 20-day holiday + Bank Hols, rising to 21 days after 2 years and 22 days after 5 years.  Lots of paid for socials, regular voucher incentive raffles, birthday voucher

Are you practical, reliable and looking to learn a skilled trade?

Whether you've worked in manufacturing, electronics, retail, hospitality, warehousing or another hands-on environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to start a career in electronics production.

Our client is a successful electronics manufacturer looking for a Trainee SMT Machine Operator to join their friendly production team. Full training will be provided, so previous SMT experience is not essential. What matters most is a positive attitude, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

What will you be doing?

• Learning how to operate specialist SMT (Surface Mount Technology) machinery
• Loading electronic components into production equipment
• Monitoring machine performance and quality
• Carrying out basic production and assembly tasks
• Completing production paperwork accurately
• Working as part of a supportive team to meet customer deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area

What are we looking for?

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to follow processes and instructions
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ideally not colour blind
• Physically fit as there is a lot of standing

Previous experience in manufacturing, electronics, assembly, retail, hospitality, warehousing, customer service or machine operation would be beneficial, but is not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Full training provided
• Learn valuable technical skills
• Long-term career opportunity within electronics manufacturing
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Four-day working week
• Every Friday off
• Stable and growing business

If you're looking for a role where you can develop new skills, work with advanced technology and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.