Electronic Assembly Inspector

Manpower UK Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-Perm

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd in Basingstoke is seeking an Electronic Assembly Inspector to ensure quality of complex electronics assemblies, harnesses, and PCBs. You will perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections against drawings and IPC standards, working in a high-precision environment.

The role offers £13.50 per hour, a Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00 and Fri 8:00-15:30 schedule, with weekly pay and a temp-to-perm pathway for the right candidate. Experience with IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 is essential.

Qualifications

• IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certs are mandatory.
• Must be able to inspect to Class 3 requirements.
• Experience inspecting electronic assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and build documentation.
• High attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• IPC inspections of components, assemblies and harnesses to IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620.
• Verify soldering, crimping and workmanship against drawings.
• Conduct first‑off, in‑process and final inspections.
• Ensure no non‑conforming product is released.
• Support FAI / FAIR reporting.
• Identify defects and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with production and engineering to improve build quality.
• Support 5S and ISO9001 / IATF16949 procedures.

Skills

IPC‑A‑610

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620

Read drawings

Microscopes

Multimeters

ESD awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microscope

Continuity tester

Documentation PC use

Job description

Electronic Assembly Inspector

Basingstoke

£13.50 per hour

Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00

Fri 8:00-15:30

Temp-2-Perm

Weekly Pay

You'll be joining a high-precision electronics manufacturer specialising in complex assemblies, harnesses, and PCB builds for automotive, aerospace, defence, and other high-technology sectors. The team builds products to the highest IPC standards, and they're looking for an experienced inspector who takes real pride in quality.

Role Overview

You'll be responsible for inspection and verification of electronic assemblies, wiring harnesses, and PCB builds to ensure every product meets strict quality and customer requirements. This includes first-off, in-process, and final inspections across both prototype and production work.

Key Responsibilities

• IPC inspections of electronic components, assemblies, and harnesses to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Verifying soldering, crimping, and assembly workmanship against drawings and specifications.
• Conducting first-off, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ensuring no non-conforming product is released.
• Supporting FAI / FAIR reporting.
• Identifying defects and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Working closely with production and engineering to improve build quality.
• Supporting continuous improvement and 5S activities.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and IATF16949 procedures.

Skills & Experience Needed

• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (mandatory).
• Ability to inspect to Class 3 requirements.
• Strong experience inspecting electronic assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Confident reading electronic drawings, wiring diagrams, and build documentation.
• Skilled with microscopes, magnifiers, multimeters, continuity testers, etc.
• Good understanding of ESD precautions.
• High attention to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using PCs for documentation and reporting.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, defence, or other high-tech manufacturing is desirable.
• Good GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths.

Why This Role Works Well for the Right Person

If you enjoy precision, quality, and hands-on inspection work, this is a stable, well-structured role in a clean, organised environment with a supportive production and engineering team.