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