Production Operator - Early Shift (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with pub quizzes, staff parties, monthly charity, EDI events and more! It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Join a Carbon Neutral company – Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK, France, Germany & South Africa!
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex. (David Lloyds, Bannatynes and more!)
• Free fruit and snacks each day, Wednesday drink top‑ups, and a subsidised lunch delivery service.
• Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or the Charity Team.
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™.
• Work in our modern Eastbourne Factory, where a focus on technology, safety and improvement creates opportunities to build your experience and explore future progression.

About the role

Join our team based in our Eastbourne Manufacturing centre, where you will be responsible for the manufacturing, assembling, testing and packing of Paxton products.

Please be aware this role is being offered on a 6-month fixed term contract.

• Assembling electronic parts either on a flow-line or as bench build.
• Completing final product quality inspections.
• Re-stocking Kanbans for flowlines.

• Driving Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 14:15 (30 min break).

Please note: Our manufacturing site is currently based in Eastbourne, with plans to relocate to Brighton in the coming years. While exact dates are not yet confirmed, the move is currently expected to complete around 2030.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in a warehouse or on a production line is preferred but not essential.
• Be able to adapt in a fast paced environment with attention to detail.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc&t=3s