Electrical Equipment Assembler

Saab; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Electrical Assembler to join the Sensor Systems unit. You will manufacture electronic equipment by assembling mechanics and electronics in a small production unit, with emphasis on teamwork and clear communication.

The role requires 3+ years of electromechanical assembly experience, manual soldering skills, and excellent English communication. You will read technical documents, manage production records, and contribute to quality and delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electromechanical assembly or production experience.
• Manual soldering skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Electromechanical assembly and soldering.
• Read and understand technical documents for manufacturing purpose.
• Handling of documents and non conformities according to stated processes.
• Contribute with continuous improvements within quality, delivery and cost.
• Take part in education and support of new employees.
• Communicate status of ongoing work clearly and precisely.

Skills

Team player

Electromechanical assembly

Soldering

English communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What You Will Be Part Of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

This role sits within our Sensor Systems Business Unit.

We are looking for an Electrical Assembler to work on the manufacturing of electronic equipment, through assembly of mechanics and electronics in a small production unit. Your personal skills are important where we have high expectations in cooperation and communication within your team and organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electromechanical assembly and soldering.
• Read and understand technical documents for manufacturing purpose.
• Handling of documents and non conformancies according to stated processes.
• Contribute with continuous improvements within quality, delivery and cost.
• Take part in education and support of new employees.
• In a clear way be able to communicate status of ongoing work which you are responsible for.

Skills and Experience:

• A social and good team player.
• 3+ years of relevant experience within electromechanical assembly or production.
• Manual soldering skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.
• High expectations regarding fine motor skills, endurance and accuracy.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.