Contract Manufacturing Assembler

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Country: United Kingdom

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: May 29, 2026

Job ID: 647934

Job Description

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leader in the Aerospace industry who are looking for a number of Manufacturing Operator / Assemblers to join the team on an initial 3-month contract in Plymouth.

Rotating Shift Patterns: Mornings (06:00 - 14:30) & Afternoons - 14:30 - 23:00) - 25% Allowance

Key responsibilities will be:

  • Working in accordance with standard operating instructions, engineering drawings and product specifications
  • Loading the products onto local test rigs and running tests
  • Assembling and soldering pre-mounted PCB boards
  • Soldering operations to involving soldering to IPC J standards - IPC 7711-7721 (training will be supplied)
  • Assembling the PCB boards into mechanical housing
Ideal candidates will have:
  • 12 months+ manufacturing assembly experience
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The flexibility to work overtime
  • Basic IT skills required

We will also consider you if you have held a role in which high quality, accuracy, speed and dexterity are required to produce repeatable results.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace!

You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance.

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About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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