Electrical Assembly Technician

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hours per week

Temp to Perm

Competitive pay

Skills development

Job summary

Edwards Employment Solutions is recruiting an Electrical Assembly Technician on behalf of a leading global engineering and technology business. You will assemble, test and quality-check electrical and electro-mechanical products in a busy production environment, working closely with the Production Manager and engineering team to meet deadlines and maintain quality.

The role offers a 36-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a 12-week temporary contract and the potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, electronic manufacturing or electro-mechanical production.
• Ability to assemble electrical components and follow technical instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Understanding of product testing, quality assurance and production documentation.
• Ability to work to deadlines and production targets.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude towards health and safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement.
• Flexible approach to supporting different production and engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manufacture electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Build electrical control panels and specialist electrical and electro-mechanical products.
• Work on equipment used in anti-fouling systems, cathodic protection, reverse osmosis, ballast water treatment and hot water systems.
• Carry out product testing and quality assurance checks.
• Complete accurate testing records and production documentation.
• Pick and pack materials for production batches and sales orders.
• Support the assembly of new electrical and mechanical projects, including bespoke and prototype builds.
• Monitor material and stock levels, reporting requirements to the Planner and Buyer.
• Ensure production orders and job cards are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate daily production and KPI records.
• Support quality control activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised workshop.
• Complete daily housekeeping and 5S checks.
• Assist with annual stocktaking and provide relevant information to warehouse and despatch teams.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve quality, productivity, cost efficiency and delivery performance.

Job description

Electrical Assembly Technician

£13.50–£14.00 per hour | 36 hours per week | Temp to Perm

Edwards Employment Solutions is recruiting an Electrical Assembly Technician on behalf of a leading global engineering and technology business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing team producing specialist electrical and electro-mechanical equipment used across a range of industries. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring products are manufactured to a high standard, tested thoroughly and delivered to customers on time.

Pay: £13.50–£14.00 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract: 12-week temporary contract with the opportunity to become permanent

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:15 pm

• Friday: 8:00 am – 2:45 pm

The Role

As an Electrical Assembly Technician you will be responsible for assembling, testing and quality-checking electrical and electro-mechanical products within a busy production environment.

Working closely with the Production Manager, Planner and wider engineering team, you will help ensure production targets are met, quality standards are maintained and customer orders are completed within agreed deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and manufacture electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs).

• Build electrical control panels and specialist electrical and electro-mechanical products.

• Work on equipment used in anti-fouling systems, cathodic protection, reverse osmosis, ballast water treatment and hot water systems.

• Carry out product testing and quality assurance checks.

• Complete accurate testing records and production documentation.

• Pick and pack materials for production batches and sales orders.

• Support the assembly of new electrical and mechanical projects, including bespoke and prototype builds.

• Monitor material and stock levels, reporting requirements to the Planner and Buyer.

• Ensure production orders and job cards are completed within agreed deadlines.

• Maintain accurate daily production and KPI records.

• Support quality control activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised workshop.

• Complete daily housekeeping and 5S checks.

• Assist with annual stocktaking and provide relevant information to warehouse and despatch teams.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve quality, productivity, cost efficiency and delivery performance.

About You

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on individual with a practical approach to electrical assembly and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in electrical assembly, electronic manufacturing or electro-mechanical production.
• The ability to assemble electrical components and follow technical instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• An understanding of product testing, quality assurance and production documentation.
• The ability to work to deadlines and production targets.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude towards health and safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement.
• A flexible approach to supporting different production and engineering activities.

Experience with HMI systems would be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

Your performance will be measured against:

• Safety
• Production throughput
• Productivity
• Quality and first-time-right performance
• Workplace organisation and 5S standards

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive pay of £13.50–£14.00 per hour.
• A 36-hour working week.
• A Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• A 12-week temporary placement with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment.
• The chance to join a supportive team working with innovative technologies and environmentally focused solutions.