ASSEMBLY OPERATOR - ELECTRONICS / PCB SOLDERING

Proactive Technical Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Dartford is seeking an experienced Assembly Operator with soldering skills to join a specialist electronics manufacturing team. The role involves assembling electronic components, performing PCB and through-hole soldering, and inspecting solder joints to ensure quality in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will read technical drawings, follow precise production processes and use soldering irons, hand tools, and microscopes.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics assembly or manufacturing.
• PCB / through-hole soldering experience.
• Confident using soldering irons, hand tools and microscopes.
• Ability to inspect work and identify soldering defects.
• Experience reading technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Lighting manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic components and products to required specifications.
• Carry out PCB and through-hole soldering.
• Inspect solder joints and identify defects.
• Use soldering irons, hand tools and microscopes.
• Follow technical drawings, assembly instructions and production processes.
• Maintain high standards of quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Electronics assembly

PCB soldering

Through-hole soldering

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Lighting manufacturing

Tools

Soldering irons

Hand tools

Microscopes

Job description

PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY: ASSEMBLY OPERATOR - ELECTRONICS / PCB SOLDERING

Location: DA1, Dartford
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm | Friday 7:00am-11:30am

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assembly Operator with soldering experience to join a specialist manufacturing team in the Dartford area.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone with a strong background in electronics assembly, PCB soldering and quality inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic components and products to required specifications

• Carry out PCB and through-hole soldering

• Inspect solder joints and identify defects

• Use soldering irons, hand tools and microscopes

• Follow technical drawings, assembly instructions and production processes

• Maintain high standards of quality and attention to detail

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in electronics assembly or manufacturing

• Practical PCB / through-hole soldering experience

• Confident using soldering irons, hand tools and microscopes

• Ability to inspect work and identify soldering defects

• Experience reading technical drawings and assembly instructions

• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

• Lighting manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

This is a permanent position within a specialist manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career in electronics manufacturing.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.