Assembly Technician - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is hiring an Electronic Production Technician in Edinburgh for a 3-month contract. You will assemble and modify electro‑mechanical equipment, test units, and ensure documentation is followed. The role requires 1–3 years in electrical assembly, attention to detail, and the ability to rotate between tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Shift is 40+ hours with overtime and weekend work possible. Steel-toe footwear is required, and the site offers a hands-on, quality‑driven team

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or electronic assembly (1–3 years).
• Ability to read and follow build documentation.
• Basic computer skills including data entry.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to operate torque equipment and light fabrication tools.
• Good manual dexterity and steady hand work.
• Willingness to rotate between roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify electrical/electronic equipment to specification.
• Test completed units and prepare for shipping.
• Read and follow build documentation and enter data as required.
• Use torque equipment and light fabrication tools.
• Rotate between positions according to business needs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Read build docs

Data entry

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Ability to rotate roles

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a global technology leader with decades of experience delivering innovative mobile products and digital solutions that keep people connected.Driven by purposeful innovation,the organization creates forward-thinking technologies designed to shape the future of global communication.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Production Technician to join a growing team. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced team environment building and delivering advanced communication hardware. Core duties include assembling, modifying, testing, and shipping radio communication systems and related electronic equipment such as computers, telemetry systems, test setups, motors, and batteries while strictly following technical build documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and modify electrical and electronic equipment to specification
• Test completed units and prepare them for shipping
• Read and follow build documentation, and enter data as required
• Use torque equipment and light fabrication equipment
• Rotate between positions across the organisation according to business needs
• Maintain quality and safety standards throughout

Skills/Must Have:

• 1-3 years’ experience in electrical or electronic assembly
• Ability to read and follow build documentation
• Basic computer skills, including reading and entering data
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on quality and safety
• Ability to operate torque equipment and work with light fabrication equipment
• Good manual dexterity
• Quick learner who can follow verbal and written instructions
• Good attendance record
• Team player, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to rotate between roles as needed
• Soldering skills are desirable

Location & Working Pattern:

• Sitting and/or standing for the full shift (8 hours or more)
• Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs (approx. 23 kg), with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate
• Availability for 40+ hours per week, including overtime and weekend work, for the length of the assignment
• Safety footwear (steel toe-capped) is required
• 3 Months contract
• Edinburgh
• Start ASAP

Salary:

• £15 Per Hour