Electronic Assembly Inspector – Full Time – Basingstoke

Catering; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Basingstoke is seeking an Electronic Assembly Inspector to join a high-precision electronics team. You will inspect assemblies, harnesses, and PCBs to ensure quality meets stringent IPC standards across prototype and production work.

The role requires IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certs, ability to read drawings, and meticulous attention to detail. On-site role with a structured production environment and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 and 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.

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

IPC-A-610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Class 3 inspection

Reading drawings

ESD awareness

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Tools

Microscopes

Multimeters

Continuity testers

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.

Salary: £13.50/hour

Job Type: Permanent, Temporary

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire