Nightshift Microelectronics Operator
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18.46 to £24.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | BL5 1ED |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 246789TCR-44957 |
Summary
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions
Role Overview:
Morson are recruiting for a NIGHTSHIFT position on behalf a leading defence equipment manufacturers based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role although highly likely to be long-term. Candidates MUST have prior experience soldering under a microscope experience in order to be considered
Rates: £24.78 per hour Umbrella or £18.46 per hour (holiday pay on top of hourly rate) rates rise after 12 weeks to £26.12 per hour Umbrella or £19.46 per hour PAYE
Monday - Thursday *nightshift hours are 9pm to 6:30am*
Role Overview:
Nightshift Microelectronics Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.
Responsibilities include:
• Soldering under a microscope
• Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales
• Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours
• Comply with all health and safety requirements
Skillset/experience required:
• Previous Microelectronics experience ESSENTIAL
• Prior Soldering under a microscope experience ESSENTIAL
• Dexterity for fine work
• Read and interpret layouts
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred
• Follow instructions
• Attention to detail
• Work on own with minimal supervision
• PC literate
As a general operator, you maybe tasked to work across a number of departments these might include:
• Micro Electronics
• Looming
• PEC Assembly
• Plastics Department
• Manufacturing Control/ Stores