Electrical Equipment Assembler

SAAB UK LTD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK Ltd in Fareham is seeking an Electrical Assembler to join our Sensor Systems Radar team, manufacturing electronic equipment through electromechanical assembly in a small production unit.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electromechanical assembly or production, solid soldering skills and excellent English communication. You will work as a social, team-oriented player, follow technical documents and contribute to quality, delivery and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A social and good team player.

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.
• Communicate status of ongoing work clearly and responsibly.

Skills

Team player

Electromechanical assembly

Soldering

English skills

Fine motor skills

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. 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 is part of our Sensor Systems Radar Business in Fareham. 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.

What makes that difference possible?

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. We’re a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one‑fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.