Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative specialising in electronics assembly to join our growing production team at UltraLEDs. Full-time Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm - £27,500 - £29,000 dependant on experience.

This is a skilled, hands-on role where precision soldering and electrical assembly experience are essential. You will be responsible for building high-quality LED lighting products, working with wiring, components and bespoke assemblies to exacting standards.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a background in electronics or electrical manufacturing, who takes pride in their workmanship and enjoys working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

The Role

You will be assembling a wide range of LED lighting products, including LED tape, wiring assemblies and bespoke light bars, with a strong focus on precision soldering, accuracy and product quality.

You’ll work from technical drawings and job sheets, ensuring all products meet our high standards before leaving production.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision hand soldering of LED strip, wiring and electrical components
• Assembly of LED lighting products to specification
• Working accurately from technical drawings, job sheets and instructions
• Carrying out quality checks and visual inspections on completed products
• Ensuring all assemblies meet internal quality and workmanship standards
• Using tools and equipment including; Soldering irons; Hand tools Saws and shaping equipment
• Identifying and reporting any quality or production issues
• Supporting product testing and verification where required
• Meeting daily production targets while maintaining high levels of accuracy an maintaining a clean, safe and organised workspace
• Supporting the wider team during busy production periods

Salary & Benefits

- 2 additional weeks’ holiday after 5 years’ service

- Mental health support

- Enhanced maternity leave

- Perkbox benefits platform

- Monthly team social events

- Free eye tests

- Free on-site parking and Excellent transport links

About You

Essential

 Proven hands-on soldering experience within an electrical or electronics environment

• Experience in electronics assembly, electrical manufacturing or similar
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and instructions
• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working to production targets without compromising quality
• Basic PC literacy
• Desirable
• Experience working with LED lighting products
• Familiarity with multimeters or electrical testing equipment
• Experience assembling wiring harnesses or PCB-based products
• Previous involvement in quality inspection or product testing

About UltraLEDs

UltraLEDs is a leading B2B supplier of high-quality LED lighting solutions, specialising in commercial, bespoke and high-end retail installations.

We are known for our speed, innovation and customer focus, delivering lighting solutions across sectors including electrical contracting, events and immersive experiences, film/TV, signage, AV, retail display and industrial manufacturing.

Our products are used in projects such as the largest Hampton by Hilton in Europe, Erasure world tour, Dior, DC10 Ibiza, Next plc, Glastonbury and Urban Outfitters.

We were ranked 26th in the Ward Hadaway Fastest Growing Northwest SME Awards 2024.

Working Environment

We are a fast-paced, growing business where quality and teamwork are key. You’ll be part of a collaborative production team that takes pride in delivering high-standard, reliable products.