Electrical Assembler

Adecco; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is looking for a reliable Electrical Assembler to join a production team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves the assembly and testing of various electronic products, requiring attention to detail and manual dexterity. Candidates should have proven assembly experience and be confident in using hand tools. This position offers a temporary contract with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Proven assembly experience.
• Physically fit with good manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, assembly, configuration, and testing of electronic components.
• Interpret assembly drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Assembly experience

Hand tools usage

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft applications

Electronics-related test equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Assembler

This is a temporary position, with a possibility for a permanent contract in the future if you get on well.

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Hours: Monday & Tuesday 6:00am - 4:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6:00am - 3:45pm

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and skilled Electrical Assembler to join their production team. This role involves the assembly, configuration, inspection, and testing of a range of electronic products. Working from engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, and Standard Operating Procedures, you will ensure products are built to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on position requiring excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, assembly, configuration, functional testing, and complete relevant documentation on electronic components, including actuators, 8071/2 PID Controllers, and Positioner Boards.
• Assemble and test valves, switches, alternators, and controls into complete units or subassemblies when required.
• Interpret assembly drawings and Bills of Materials to ensure accuracy and a "right first time" approach.
• Pick materials against Bills of Materials, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Work to company Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Inspect products, identifying and escalating defects as necessary.
• Adapt positively to change and contribute to performance targets (KPIs).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven assembly experience.
• Confident use of hand tools.
• Physically fit with good manual dexterity.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Reliable and proactive approach to work.

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of electrical safety procedures.
• Understanding of analogue and digital circuitry.
• Ability to operate electronics-related test equipment.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft applications.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong numeracy and problem-solving skills.

Interested? Apply today!

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