Production Assistant - Nights

We are building our Production Assistant Talent Pool for upcoming Night Shift opportunities. We are looking to start our first cohort by the end of 2026, with a further intake planned for the first quarter of 2027. Any remaining successful candidates will be retained in our talent pool and considered for future vacancies as they arise. Apply now to be considered for these upcoming positions.

Please note, applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK to be considered, as visa sponsorship now, or in the future, is not available.

At Nexperia Manchester, we will soon be expanding our Manufacturing team with the addition of Night Production Assistants. If you are reliable, detail-focused and interested in building a career in a high-tech production environment, we want to hear from you.

In return, we offer a permanent opportunity within a supportive production team, a clear career development pathway and a starting salary of £39,685 per annum, inclusive of night shift allowance. You will work from 7pm to 7am on a four-on, four-off shift pattern.

Please note these Night Production Assistant roles are located at our Hazel Grove, Stockport site.

What you will do

As a Night Production Assistant, you will be part of a large team that plays a vital role in manufacturing semiconductor devices within a high-volume, high-tech wafer fabrication facility. You will follow written instructions and operate sophisticated equipment in a cleanroom environment to produce silicon microchips used in everyday products, including mobile phones, home appliances, smart wearables and electric vehicles.

With full training, duties will include:

• Completing daily production tasks with the support of your Team Leader
• Learning to operate high-tech equipment and achieving the required wafer output
• Following production change procedures and all cleanroom working and safety practices
• Completing documentation accurately and entering transactions into the Factory Works system
• Maintaining high quality, safety and production standards throughout

What you will need

Essential

• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
• A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team with a proactive mindset
• Excellent time management, reliability and commitment to a night-shift pattern

Beneficial

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or factory environment
• Experience working in a cleanroom
• Mechanical or technical experience with machines or tools

Interview process

Stage 1: Recruiter/HR telephone review

Stage 2: Onsite assessment day, including an introduction to Nexperia and the role, practical exercises and a short interview

Stage 3: Occupational Health appointment for successful candidates

Your benefits will include

Remuneration & Reward - Starting salary of £39,685.05 per annum inclusive of shift premium, annual bonus of up to 6%, employer pension contribution of up to 9%; income protection; and 12 times salary life assurance.

Health & Wellbeing - 24.5 days of annual leave plus rostered days off, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, employee assistance programme, fitness, activity and retail discounts, and access to sports and social clubs.

Site Facilities - Subsidised onsite canteen, onsite medical centre, free onsite parking, free refreshments, and onsite pond and garden areas.

Professional Development - A clear pathway into Production Planning, Training or Management, with potential progression into Engineering or Equipment teams through our Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability - A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for employees to support charitable work.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Corporate membership of Neurodiversity in Business and recognition as a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups support Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community and Women in Nexperia, alongside a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for our upcoming positions click Apply now to be added to our Talent Pool. You will be contacted again when we have finalised our requirements and advised of the next steps.

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.