Electrical Equipment Assembler

Saab UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Fareham is seeking an Electrical Assembler to join their Sensor Systems Business Unit. The role involves electromechanical assembly and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills in English and a strong attention to detail. The position offers various benefits including 30 days annual leave, private medical cover, and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private medical & dental cover

Annual fitness grant

24/7 mental health & wellbeing support

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly or production.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Skills in handling documents and addressing non-conformities.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromechanical assembly and soldering.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts.
• Communicate status of ongoing work clearly.

Skills

Team player

Manual soldering skills

Excellent communication in English

Fine motor skills

Endurance and accuracy

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.

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.

Main Duties

• 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.

Great Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays)
• Private medical & dental cover
• Annual fitness grant
• 24 / 7 mental health & wellbeing support
• Flexible working culture

…and many more benefits that we will share in detail during offer stage.

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