Electrical Assembly Technician - Detail‑Driven & Hands-On

Hewett Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Assembly Operative in Hereford to join a well-established manufacturing business onsite. The role involves detailed assembly work, wiring and electrical components, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and following technical instructions.

The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, £13.00 per hour, temporary initially until 21st December 2026 with potential to extend or become permanent.

Qualifications

• Good manual dexterity and steady hands for detailed assembly work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written manufacturing and assembly instructions accurately.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Based in, or able to reliably commute to, Hereford.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed assembly of components and parts.
• Install wiring, connectors and electrical components.
• Strip, solder, crimp and heat-shrink electrical terminations.
• Work accurately from manufacturing orders, diagrams and work instructions.
• Follow specified assembly sequences and manufacturing processes.
• Carry out quality checks on completed components.
• Complete basic continuity and functional checks where required.
• Identify and report defects or quality issues before components progress further.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Reliable

Hereford commuting

Job description

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Assembly Operative in Hereford to join a well-established manufacturing business onsite. The role involves detailed assembly work, wiring and electrical components, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and following technical instructions.

The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, £13.00 per hour, temporary initially until 21st December 2026 with potential to extend or become permanent.