Term Time Production Operative
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | Thurso, KW14 7AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 356274 |
Summary
At Denchi Power, we offer an environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your ideas will have a real impact. We are a diverse organisation supporting our local community and with this in mind we have created this Term Time Production Operative roles commencing 19th August 2025 to support our dynamic team.
These roles are aimed at but not specific to people who have childcare responsibilities and or parents, guardians and grandparents. However, if you do not have childcare responsibilities, we equally encourage you to apply for this working pattern if it suits your lifestyle.
With over 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing batteries from our base in Thurso, Scotland, we proudly serve blue chip customers in defence, security, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewables markets. We are entering a new phase of growth and we need exceptional talent to grow alongside us.
Key functions:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Term Time Production Operative will be responsible for:
• Assembly of Battery Packs
• Operation of Manufacturing equipment
• Soldering
• Packing and stocktaking of products and materials.
To be considered suitable for the Term Time Production Operative role it would be preferred you should be able to demonstrate the following aspects:
• Strong practical skills
• Have an understanding of quality control procedures
• Ability to work within defined timescales
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Basic numeracy
• Flexible attitude
Experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial but not essential as on the job training will be given. Excellent written and verbal communication is a pre-requisite.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 0930 to 1400hrs school term time only. How this will work from a practical perspective can be shared in detail at interview.
Benefits:
In this role you will benefit from:
· Competitive salary - living wage employer
· Flexible parental and adoption policies
· Cycle to work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Group Life Assurance Scheme
· Training & development budget
· Pension contribution
The local area:
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers some truly amazing lifestyle opportunities including:
· Stunning scenery featuring iconic mountains and flat rolling moorlands right on your doorstep.
· The world famous Royal Dornoch golf course.
· An internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso East reef with beautiful beaches and bays, wildlife, hills, and big skies.
· Friendly thriving communities.
· Excellent local transport links to surrounding areas, including Inverness.
Our culture:
Each member of our team is encouraged by a working culture that offers empowerment, collaboration, and innovation to drive continuous improvement and outstanding engineered solutions.
If you join the team at Denchi you will be working and collaborating with exceptional people from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds, many of whom are specialists in their specific area of expertise and are passionate about what they do.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion:
Here at Denchi, our people are at the heart of what we do, which is why we are committed to being an employer that allows our staff to bring their true selves to work each day. We understand that diversity is a key to success and that what makes each of us different, strengthens us.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive working environment where all qualified applications are welcomed regardless of gender, race, religion, age, socio-economic background, disability, sexual or gender orientation. We value people for who they are and the contribution they make. We’re powering an inclusive future for all.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We’d love to hear from you if you think you have the skills, mindset, or experience for the job - even if you don’t match some of the items we’ve listed. Full training will be provided and we believe in hiring the whole person, not just what’s on your CV.
To apply please attch your CV and covering letter here: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/term-time-production-operative-41730